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  4. Ascension Parish

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Ascension Parish, LA

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Ascension Parish, LA includes 34 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 9,122, with 26 $0 premium options and 59% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Ascension Parish, LA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Ascension Parish, LA to see more options.

  • 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: $20.96/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 26
  • Average MOOP: $5,862 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 59% · 3 Stars: 34% · Below 3: 6%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $493.15
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 9,122
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H1951-048 (HMO) — 3,935 enrollees
    2. Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS) — 2,412 enrollees
    3. Humana FMOL Baton Rouge H1951-053 (HMO) — 619 enrollees

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
17
Average Monthly Premium
$23.59/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
782
$0 Premium PPO Plans
13
Average MOOP
$6,356
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-325 (PPO) — 251 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Ascension Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-235-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-476-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $615 H5521-645-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $615 H5521-233-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$6 $6,750 $615 H5521-326-0
Blue adVantage Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $300 H1248-007-0
Blue adVantage Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$160 $4,000 $300 H1248-004-0
HumanaChoice H7617-079
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $615 H7617-079-0
Humana Full Access R0110-003
☆☆☆☆☆
$189 $3,300 $100 R0110-003-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H5216-201-0
HumanaChoice H5216-064
☆☆☆☆☆
$46 $6,700 $615 H5216-064-0
HumanaChoice H5216-325
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $615 H5216-325-0
HumanaChoice R0110-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,350 N/A R0110-001-0
Peoples Health Choices
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H4544-001-0
Peoples Health Patriot
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H4544-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $375 H7766-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H7766-002-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Ascension?

PPO plans in Ascension cost $23.59 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Ascension?

The most popular PPO plan in Ascension is HumanaChoice H5216-325 (PPO), with 251 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Ascension do not include prescription drug coverage?

4 PPO plans in Ascension 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $4.17/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 4,953
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $4,750
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H1951-048 (HMO) — 3,935 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Ascension Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana FMOL Baton Rouge H1951-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $590 H1951-053-0
Humana Gold Plus H1951-048
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,850 $615 H1951-048-1
Humana Gold Plus H1951-058
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $3,250 $615 H1951-058-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H1951-060-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3239-022-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3928-001-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Ascension?

Humana Gold Plus H1951-048 (HMO) is the top HMO in Ascension, with 3,935 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Ascension?

1 HMO plans in Ascension 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$26.07/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,387
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$5,705
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS) — 2,412 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Ascension Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Blue adVantage Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $300 H6453-013-4
Blue adVantage Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $300 H6453-020-1
Blue adVantage Platinum
☆☆☆☆☆
$222 $3,500 $300 H6453-018-2
Blue adVantage Reliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $4,100 $300 H6453-017-2
Peoples Health Choices 65
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $355 H1961-014-1
Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Giveback LA-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H1961-020-0
Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1961-026-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $4,200 $455 H2491-010-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H2491-031-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,000 N/A H2491-030-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H2491-029-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Ascension?

HMO-POS plans in Ascension cost $26.07 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Ascension?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Ascension is Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS), with 2,412 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Ascension?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Ascension without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Ascension Parish, LA (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Ascension Parish, LA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 19 59%
3 Stars 11 34%
Below 3 Stars 2 6%
Not Rated 2 6%
Average Rating 3.84

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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

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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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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