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  4. Cherokee County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cherokee County, KS

Last update: September 3, 2026.

Cherokee County, KS has 25 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 22 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 48% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Cherokee County, KS. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Cherokee 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: $4.49/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 22
Average MOOP: $4,994 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 43% · Below 3: 9%
Average Part D Deductible: $540.56
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 1,449
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) — 170 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 169 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 139 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 16
  • Average Monthly Premium $2.19/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 991
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 15
  • Average MOOP $5,009
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) — 170 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 5

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Cherokee County, Kansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-017
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H7617-017-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
Humana Value Choice H7617-010
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H7617-010-0
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 Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $615 H1608-018-0
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 most popular PPO plan in Cherokee?

Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) is the top PPO in Cherokee, with 170 enrollees.

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

There are 5 PPO plans in Cherokee 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$28.20/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
68
$0 Premium HMO Plans
0
Average MOOP
$5,500
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 68 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Cherokee County, Kansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $5,500 $615 H2663-064-0

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Cherokee?

HMO plans in Cherokee cost $28.20 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Cherokee?

The most popular HMO plan in Cherokee is Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO), with 68 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Cherokee?

There are 0 HMO plans in Cherokee without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements 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 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $6.13/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 390
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $4,900
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) — 138 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Cherokee 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
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H2663-063-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H2663-043-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H6550-003-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Cherokee?

In 2026, Cherokee has 8 HMO-POS plans with 390 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Cherokee?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Cherokee is $6.13, and 7 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Cherokee County, KS for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Cherokee County, KS (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 11 48%
3 Stars 10 43%
Below 3 Stars 2 9%
Not Rated 2 8%
Average Rating 3.7

* 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 .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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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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.

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