2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Starke County, IN
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Starke County, IN, there are 38 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 26 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 31% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Starke County, IN. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Starke County, IN.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.
- Total PPO Plans 30
- Average Monthly Premium $11.26/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 1,202
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 20
- Average MOOP $7,047
- Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-0004 (PPO) — 149 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 8
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Starke?
There are 30 PPO plans in 2026, covering 1,202 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Starke?
The average PPO premium in Starke is $11.26 per month, with 20 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Starke?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-0004 (PPO) is the top PPO in Starke, with 149 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Starke?
There are 8 PPO plans in Starke without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IN-19 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H2802-058-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC IN-20 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H2802-059-0 | |
| Anthem Extra Help | $23 | $4,900 | $390 | H3447-024-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H3192-005-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-049 | $0 | $4,250 | $250 | H5619-049-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-053 | $0 | $4,850 | $250 | H5619-053-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $31 | $5,700 | $560 | H3499-008-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,200 | $615 | H3499-002-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Starke?
Humana Gold Plus H5619-049 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Starke, with 198 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Starke?
0 HMO-POS plans in Starke do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Starke County, IN for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 11 | 31% |
| 3 Stars | 24 | 69% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 3 | 8% |
| Average Rating | 3.63 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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