• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Medicare Plans

Medicare Plans

We are Medicare Plans

  • Medicare Options
  • Costs
  • Answers
    • Eligibility
    • Options
    • Enrollment
    • Costs
    • Coverage
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Special Needs
  • Medicare Supplement
  • Prescription Drugs
  1. 🏠
  2. Medicare Advantage Plans
  3. Kansas
  4. Brown County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Brown County, KS

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Brown County, KS, there are 21 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 18 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 37% 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 Brown County, KS. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Brown County, KS.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$5.82/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
18
Average MOOP Limit
$5,362 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 37% · 3 Stars: 53% · Below 3: 11%
Average Part D Deductible
$525.67
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
254
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) — 80 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 64 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) — 28 enrollees

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 13
  • Average Monthly Premium $2.69/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 179
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 12
  • Average MOOP $5,254
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) — 80 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Brown County, Kansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $600 H8768-023-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8768-025-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H1608-052-0
Blue Medicare Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $300 H7063-012-0
Blue Medicare Advantage Comprehensive
☆☆☆☆☆
$35 $5,000 $300 H7063-007-0
Blue Medicare Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 N/A H7063-013-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-405
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H5216-405-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
Humana Value Choice H5216-318
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H5216-318-2
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 N/A H9387-002-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H9387-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 KS
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $375 H4348-005-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 KS
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H4348-006-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Brown?

There are 13 PPO plans in 2026, covering 179 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Brown?

The average PPO premium in Brown is $2.69 per month, with 12 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Brown?

Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) is the top PPO in Brown, with 80 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Brown?

There are 4 PPO plans in Brown without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.

Total HMO Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$19.15/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,750
Top HMO by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Brown County, Kansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H2663-042-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$38 $6,750 $615 H2663-056-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Brown cost $19.15 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Brown?

The most popular HMO plan in Brown is , with 0 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Brown do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 HMO plans in Brown 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.

Total HMO-POS Plans
6
Average Monthly Premium
$8.17/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
75
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,133
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) — 28 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Brown County, Kansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $440 H2802-076-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $520 H2802-032-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$49 $3,800 $440 H2802-033-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2802-077-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H2663-025-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H6550-003-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Brown?

AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Brown, with 28 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Brown?

2 HMO-POS plans in Brown do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Brown County, KS for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Brown County, KS (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 7 37%
3 Stars 10 53%
Below 3 Stars 2 11%
Not Rated 2 10%
Average Rating 3.55

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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

MedicarePlans.com is an independent, non-government informational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program.

This page follows data provenance practices aligned with the USCDI Provenance standard .

Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

Footer

About This Site

  • About MedicarePlans.com
  • How We Use CMS Data
  • How We Make Money
  • Editorial Policy
  • Why We Exist

Policies & Standards

    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Medicare Publishing Excellence Standards
    • Medicare AI Visibility Study
    • 2027 Medicare Advantage Market Study

 

Trademark Notice

MedicarePlans.com uses U.S. trademarks, service marks, and registered trademarks solely for purposes of identification, description, and factual reference. All such use constitutes nominative fair use and does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by any trademark holder.

© 2026 MedicarePlans.com. All Rights Reserved
MedicarePlans.com is an independent, non-commercial Medicare data platform.
Editorial stewardship: David W. Bynon