2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Lowndes County, GA
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: August 15, 2026
For 2026, Lowndes County, GA includes 31 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 4,099, with 25 $0 premium options and 36% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Lowndes County, GA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Lowndes County, GA to see more options.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.
- Total PPO Plans
- 23
- Average Monthly Premium
- $10.12/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 3,350
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 19
- Average MOOP
- $8,913
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) — 413 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 11
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Lowndes?
- PPO plans in Lowndes cost $10.12 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Lowndes?
- The most popular PPO plan in Lowndes is Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO), with 413 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Lowndes do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 11 PPO plans in Lowndes do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.
- Total HMO-POS Plans
- 8
- Average Monthly Premium
- $6.35/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 749
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $7,394
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 (HMO-POS) — 318 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 | $0 | $6,700 | $520 | H5322-047-2 | |
| Anthem Extra Help | $25 | $5,900 | $390 | H5422-013-0 | |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $0 | $9,250 | $250 | H5422-011-0 | |
| Anthem Veteran | $0 | $9,250 | N/A | H5422-014-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $25 | $7,500 | $565 | H1112-043-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H1112-042-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H1112-034-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $7,900 | $615 | H1112-044-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Lowndes cost $6.35 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Lowndes?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Lowndes is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 (HMO-POS), with 318 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Lowndes do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Lowndes without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Lowndes County, GA (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 10 | 36% |
| 3 Stars | 18 | 64% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 3 | 10% |
| Average Rating | 3.71 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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