2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Ellsworth County, KS
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, Ellsworth County, KS includes 16 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 153, with 14 $0 premium options and 31% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Ellsworth County, KS are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Ellsworth County, KS 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
- 12
- Average Monthly Premium
- $2.92/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 113
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 11
- Average MOOP
- $5,000
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO) — 36 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
| PPO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H7617-012-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-015 | $0 | $5,500 | $615 | H7617-015-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 | $0 | $4,900 | $520 | H8768-024-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H8768-025-0 | |
| 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 USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-278-1 | |
| Humana Value Choice H5216-318 | $0 | $4,000 | $615 | H5216-318-3 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-409 | $0 | $5,500 | $615 | H5216-409-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open | $0 | $5,400 | N/A | H9387-002-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple Open | $0 | $4,500 | $615 | H9387-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Ellsworth?
PPO plans in Ellsworth cost $2.92 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Ellsworth?
The most popular PPO plan in Ellsworth is Humana Value Choice H5216-318 (PPO), with 36 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Ellsworth do not include prescription drug coverage?
5 PPO plans in Ellsworth 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
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $10.25/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 40
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $4,825
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS) — 28 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 | $0 | $4,100 | $440 | H2802-034-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0002 | $41 | $3,500 | $355 | H2802-035-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H2802-077-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $5,000 | $615 | H6550-003-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Ellsworth?
HMO-POS plans in Ellsworth cost $10.25 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Ellsworth?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Ellsworth is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS), with 28 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Ellsworth?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Ellsworth without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Ellsworth County, KS (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) | 5 | 31% |
| 3 Stars | 9 | 56% |
| Below 3 Stars | 2 | 13% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.56 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- 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
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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