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  4. Kalkaska County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Kalkaska County, MI

Last update: May 10, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

For 2026, Kalkaska County, MI includes 45 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 1,856, with 27 $0 premium options and 56% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

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

  • Average Monthly Premium: $35.51/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 27
  • Average MOOP: $5,876 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 56% · 3 Stars: 44% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $300.68
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 1,856
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of May 2, 2026)
    1. PriorityMedicare Key (HMO-POS) — 556 enrollees
    2. Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-058 (PPO) — 234 enrollees
    3. Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-306 (PPO) — 189 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
28
Average Monthly Premium
$36.56/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,177
$0 Premium PPO Plans
17
Average MOOP
$6,154
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-058 (PPO) — 234 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Kalkaska County, Michigan (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H5521-286-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $615 H5521-285-0
Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-058
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,150 $0 H7617-058-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,550 N/A H7617-054-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,650 $90 H7617-071-0
Medicare Plus Blue Assure
☆☆☆☆☆
$291 $4,000 $0 H9572-003-3
Medicare Plus Blue Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$154 $4,300 $0 H9572-001-3
Medicare Plus Blue Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H9572-010-0
Medicare Plus Blue Vitality
☆☆☆☆☆
$82 $5,000 $0 H9572-002-3
HAP Medicare Explore
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $200 H2322-011-0
HAP Medicare Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,650 $200 H2322-016-0
HAP Member Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $5,200 $615 H2322-017-0
HAP Senior Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$165 $4,150 $0 H2322-008-0
PriorityMedicare Merit
☆☆☆☆☆
$129 $4,200 $0 H4875-016-2
PriorityMedicare Thrive
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $250 H4875-024-2
PriorityMedicare Thrive Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$49 $5,600 $100 H4875-018-4
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H0294-017-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$64 $5,400 $600 H0294-018-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H0294-022-0
Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-306
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,150 $0 H5216-306-0
Humana Full Access H5216-011
☆☆☆☆☆
$18 $5,700 $300 H5216-011-0
Humana Full Access R0110-014
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $6,550 $615 R0110-014-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,550 N/A H5216-190-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,650 $90 H5216-305-0
Humana Value Plus H5216-382
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $9,250 $250 H5216-382-0
HumanaChoice R0110-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,550 N/A R0110-013-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 N/A H2117-003-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $615 H2117-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Kalkaska?
PPO plans in Kalkaska cost $36.56 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Kalkaska?
The most popular PPO plan in Kalkaska is Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-058 (PPO), with 234 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Kalkaska do not include prescription drug coverage?
6 PPO plans in Kalkaska 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$1.47/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
24
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,592
Top HMO by Enrollment
HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) — 24 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Kalkaska County, Michigan (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
HAP Medicare Connect
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $150 H2354-015-0
HAP Medicare MedicalAccess
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H2354-019-0
HAP Medicare Superior
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,100 $150 H2354-028-0
McLaren Medicare Inspire
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,300 $615 H6322-001-0
McLaren Medicare Inspire Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $5,900 $500 H6322-002-0
McLaren Medicare Inspire Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H6322-008-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Kalkaska?

There are 6 HMO plans in 2026, covering 24 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Kalkaska?

The average HMO premium in Kalkaska is $1.47 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Kalkaska?

HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) is the top HMO in Kalkaska, with 24 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Kalkaska 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
$52.84/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
655
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,175
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
PriorityMedicare Key (HMO-POS) — 556 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Kalkaska County, Michigan (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
BCN Advantage Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$124 $4,400 $0 H5883-002-3
BCN Advantage Elements
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H5883-001-3
BCN Advantage Prestige
☆☆☆☆☆
$231 $4,000 $0 H5883-003-3
Priority Health Medicare PriorityMedicare
☆☆☆☆☆
$110 $4,500 $0 H2320-028-4
PriorityMedicare Key
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,800 $200 H2320-022-4
PriorityMedicare Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$55 $5,100 $100 H2320-029-4
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H3192-010-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $5,000 $580 H5475-038-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 $615 H5475-031-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H5475-026-0

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

HMO-POS plans in Kalkaska cost $52.84 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Kalkaska?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Kalkaska is PriorityMedicare Key (HMO-POS), with 556 enrollees.

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

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Kalkaska without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider that accepts the plan’s payment terms. This provides flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals, but provider acceptance should be confirmed before receiving care.

  • Total PFFS Plans 1
  • Average Monthly Premium $37.00/mo
  • Total PFFS Enrollment 0
  • $0 Premium PFFS Plans 0
  • Average MOOP $6,800
  • Top PFFS by Enrollment — 0 enrollees
  • PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Kalkaska County, Michigan (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $6,800 $615 H8145-006-0
What is the top PFFS plan in Kalkaska?

is the top PFFS in Kalkaska, with 0 enrollees.

What is the number of PFFS plans without Part D coverage in Kalkaska?

0 PFFS plans in Kalkaska do not include prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Kalkaska County, MI (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Kalkaska County, MI (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 25 56%
3 Stars 20 44%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.84

* 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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Data provenance is documented in accordance with the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Provenance standard .

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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