- Entity
- county:kansas-cherokee-20021
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/kansas/cherokee/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 21
- PPO Plans
- 13
- HMO Plans
- 1
- HMO-POS Plans
- 7
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 2.69
- Average MOOP
- 5838.1
- Average Part D Deductible
- 635.06
- $0 Premium Plans
- 19
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 5
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.81
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 90.48
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 56
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 39
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 6
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 14
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- PPO Average MOOP
- 5757.69
- PPO Enrollment
- 906
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 13
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 1.5
- HMO Average MOOP
- 5500
- HMO Enrollment
- 70
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 0
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 7.86
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6035.71
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 340
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- Entity
- county:kansas-cherokee-20021
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/kansas/cherokee/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-kansas-cherokee-20021-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 21
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
H7617-017-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-012-0 -
Humana Value Choice
H7617-010-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-4
H8768-023-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01
H8768-025-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature
H5521-744-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic
H1608-018-0 -
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
H5216-405-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-278-1 -
Humana Value Choice
H5216-318-2 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6
H2802-076-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2
H2802-032-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003
H2802-033-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2
H2802-077-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H2663-025-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
H2663-043-0 -
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
H2663-064-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H6550-003-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 KS
H4348-005-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 KS
H4348-006-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 022 KS
H4348-022-0
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 1316
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cherokee County, KS
Last update: .
For 2027, Cherokee County, KS includes 21 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 1,316, with 19 $0 premium options and 56% rated 4 stars or higher.
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
- 13
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 906
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 13
- Average MOOP
- $5,758
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Humana Value Choice (PPO) — 168 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 3
| PPO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback | $0 | $5,250 | $700 | H7617-017-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H7617-012-0 | |
| Humana Value Choice | $0 | $4,400 | $700 | H7617-010-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-4 | $0 | $7,150 | $685 | H8768-023-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01 | $0 | $7,150 | N/A | H8768-025-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $5,500 | $700 | H5521-744-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic | $0 | $5,500 | $700 | H1608-018-0 | |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback | $0 | $5,250 | $700 | H5216-405-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-278-1 | |
| Humana Value Choice | $0 | $4,450 | $700 | H5216-318-2 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 005 KS | $0 | $3,950 | $650 | H4348-005-0 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 KS | $0 | $9,850 | $461 | H4348-006-0 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 022 KS | $0 | $7,000 | $700 | H4348-022-0 |
What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Cherokee?
PPO plans in Cherokee cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Cherokee?
The most popular PPO plan in Cherokee is Humana Value Choice (PPO), with 168 enrollees.
How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Cherokee?
3 PPO plans in Cherokee do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 1
- Average Monthly Premium $1.50/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 70
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 0
- Average MOOP $5,500
- Top HMO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 70 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus | $2 | $5,500 | $400 | H2663-064-0 |
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Cherokee?
In 2027, Cherokee County has 1 HMO plans with 70 enrollees.
How much do HMO plans cost in Cherokee?
The typical HMO premium in Cherokee is $1.50, and 0 plans have no monthly premium.
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
- 7
- Average Monthly Premium
- $7.86/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 340
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $6,036
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) — 137 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6 | $0 | $6,700 | $685 | H2802-076-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 | $0 | $7,150 | $685 | H2802-032-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003 | $55 | $4,450 | $595 | H2802-033-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 | $0 | $7,150 | N/A | H2802-077-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $5,500 | N/A | H2663-025-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $4,200 | $400 | H2663-043-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $7,100 | $700 | H6550-003-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
- HMO-POS plans in Cherokee cost $7.86 per month on average.
- Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Cherokee?
- The most popular HMO-POS plan in Cherokee is Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS), with 137 enrollees.
- How many HMO-POS plans in Cherokee do not include drug coverage?
- There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Cherokee without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Cherokee County, KS (2027) 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 | 56% |
| 3 Stars | 7 | 39% |
| Below 3 Stars | 1 | 6% |
| Not Rated | 3 | 14% |
| Average Rating | 3.81 | |
* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.
Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Cherokee County, Kansas, including communities such as Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09
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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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