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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Russell County, KS

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Russell County, KS, there are 16 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 14 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 Russell County, KS. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Russell County, KS.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

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

Average Monthly Premium
$4.75/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
14
Average MOOP Limit
$4,956 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 31% · 3 Stars: 56% · Below 3: 13%
Average Part D Deductible
$499.00
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
151
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 (PPO) — 37 enrollees
2. Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) — 33 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS) — 26 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
12
Average Monthly Premium
$2.92/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
108
$0 Premium PPO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$5,000
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 (PPO) — 37 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Russell County, Kansas, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 total number of PPO plans offered in Russell?

Russell County has 12 PPO plans for 2026, with 108 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Russell?

The typical PPO premium in Russell is $2.92, and 11 plans have no monthly premium.

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 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $10.25/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 43
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $4,825
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS) — 26 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Russell County, Kansas, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Russell?

There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 43 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Russell?

The average HMO-POS premium in Russell is $10.25 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Russell?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Russell, with 26 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Russell do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Russell County, KS (2026)
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

* 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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