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  4. Orleans Parish

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Orleans Parish, LA

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Orleans Parish, LA includes 34 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 20,956, with 25 $0 premium options and 55% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $22.79/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 25
  • Average MOOP: $6,090 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 55% · 3 Stars: 45% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $568.43
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 20,956
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS) — 7,594 enrollees
    2. Humana Gold Plus H1951-047 (HMO) — 4,918 enrollees
    3. Humana Select Partner Plan (HMO) — 2,262 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Orleans Parish, LA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Orleans Parish, LA to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Louisiana Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
$28.76/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,759
$0 Premium PPO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$6,700
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-417 (PPO) — 315 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Blue adVantage Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,151 $700 H1248-007-0
Blue adVantage Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$175 $4,000 $450 H1248-004-0
Humana Value Plus H7617-081
☆☆☆☆☆
$17 $6,850 $700 H7617-081-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-235-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $600 H5521-365-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $600 H5521-233-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $600 H5521-476-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$6 $6,750 $700 H5521-326-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,850 $700 H5521-646-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H5216-201-0
HumanaChoice H5216-064
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $6,700 $400 H5216-064-0
HumanaChoice H5216-417
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,350 $700 H5216-417-0
Humana Full Access
☆☆☆☆☆
$212 $3,800 $200 R0110-003-0
HumanaChoice R0110-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,000 N/A R0110-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $650 H7766-005-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H7766-006-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 028 LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,600 $700 H7766-028-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Orleans?
PPO plans in Orleans cost $28.76 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Orleans?
The most popular PPO plan in Orleans is HumanaChoice H5216-417 (PPO), with 315 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Orleans do not include prescription drug coverage?
3 PPO plans in Orleans do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
7
Average Monthly Premium
$2.84/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
9,580
$0 Premium HMO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$4,554
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H1951-047 (HMO) — 4,918 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Plus H1951-047
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $700 H1951-047-1
Humana Gold Plus H1951-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $3,500 $475 H1951-059-0
Humana LCMC Advantage H1951-051
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,875 $275 H1951-051-0
Humana Select Partner Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $275 H1951-038-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H1951-060-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H3239-022-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H3928-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Orleans?

There are 7 HMO plans in 2027, covering 9,580 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Orleans?

The average HMO premium in Orleans is $2.84 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Orleans?

Humana Gold Plus H1951-047 (HMO) is the top HMO in Orleans, with 4,918 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Orleans 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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$26.60/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
9,617
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$6,130
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS) — 7,594 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Blue adVantage Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $700 H6453-013-4
Blue adVantage Platinum
☆☆☆☆☆
$249 $3,500 $450 H6453-018-2
Blue adVantage Reliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$17 $4,100 $700 H6453-017-2
Peoples Health Choices 65
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $595 H1961-014-1
Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Giveback LA-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H1961-020-0
Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1961-026-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $700 H2491-010-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $700 H2491-031-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H2491-030-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $700 H2491-028-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Orleans cost $26.60 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Orleans?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Orleans is Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS), with 7,594 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Orleans do not include drug coverage?

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

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Orleans Parish, LA (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Orleans Parish, LA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 17 55%
3 Stars 14 45%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 3 9%
Average Rating 3.9

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Orleans County, Louisiana, including communities such as New Orleans, 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, "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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