- Entity
- county:mississippi-forrest-28035
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/mississippi/forrest/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 25
- PPO Plans
- 11
- HMO Plans
- 5
- HMO-POS Plans
- 9
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 13.34
- Average MOOP
- 6490
- Average Part D Deductible
- 569.52
- $0 Premium Plans
- 19
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.79
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 76
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 67
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 33
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 4
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 24.33
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6500
- PPO Enrollment
- 1173
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 7
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 4.4
- HMO Average MOOP
- 6110
- HMO Enrollment
- 2732
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 4.89
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6688.89
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 223
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 8
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- Entity
- county:mississippi-forrest-28035
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/mississippi/forrest/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-mississippi-forrest-28035-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 25
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Gold Plus H1036-327
H1036-327-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-086-0 -
Humana Value Choice
H7617-085-0 -
Humana Value Plus H7617-087
H7617-087-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Direct OTC from UHC MS-8
H5253-222-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC MS-9
H5253-223-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1
H5253-141-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7
H5253-221-0 -
HealthSpring Courage
H4407-011-0 -
HealthSpring Preferred
H4407-030-2 -
HealthSpring Preferred Plus
H4407-027-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H6622-047
H6622-047-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-200-0 -
Humana Value Plus H5216-160
H5216-160-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-136
H5216-136-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-300
H5216-300-0 -
Humana Full Access
R0110-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R0110-001
R0110-001-0 -
HealthSpring True Choice
H7849-135-0 -
Wellcare Assist
H1416-068-0 -
Wellcare Giveback
H1416-065-0 -
Wellcare Low Premium
H1416-026-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H1416-086-2 -
Wellcare Simple Open
H0074-001-0 -
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage
H8879-001-0
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Humana Gold Plus H1036-327
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 4128
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Forrest County, MS
Last update: .
For 2027, Forrest County, MS includes 26 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 4,128, with 19 $0 premium options and 67% rated 4 stars or higher.
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
- 11
- Average Monthly Premium
- $24.33/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 1,173
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $6,500
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice H5216-300 (PPO) — 316 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 3
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H7617-086-0 | |
| Humana Value Choice | $0 | $6,000 | $700 | H7617-085-0 | |
| Humana Value Plus H7617-087 | $6 | $8,600 | $700 | H7617-087-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-200-0 | |
| Humana Value Plus H5216-160 | $6 | $8,600 | $700 | H5216-160-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-136 | $43 | $6,500 | $700 | H5216-136-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-300 | $0 | $6,000 | $700 | H5216-300-0 | |
| Humana Full Access | $212 | $3,800 | $200 | R0110-003-0 | |
| HumanaChoice R0110-001 | $0 | $9,000 | N/A | R0110-001-0 | |
| HealthSpring True Choice | $0 | $6,500 | $500 | H7849-135-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple Open | $0 | $7,100 | $700 | H0074-001-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Forrest?
- PPO plans in Forrest cost $24.33 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Forrest?
- The most popular PPO plan in Forrest is HumanaChoice H5216-300 (PPO), with 316 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Forrest do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 3 PPO plans in Forrest 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.
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-327 | $0 | $5,700 | $600 | H1036-327-0 | |
| HealthSpring Courage | $0 | $5,900 | N/A | H4407-011-0 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred | $0 | $5,700 | $400 | H4407-030-2 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred Plus | $22 | $6,350 | $400 | H4407-027-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H6622-047 | $0 | $6,900 | $700 | H6622-047-0 |
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Forrest?
There are 5 HMO plans in 2027, covering 2,732 enrollees.
How much do HMO plans cost in Forrest?
The average HMO premium in Forrest is $4.40 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Forrest?
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) is the top HMO in Forrest, with 1,513 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Forrest?
1 HMO plans in Forrest 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
- 9
- Average Monthly Premium
- $4.89/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 223
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 8
- Average MOOP
- $6,689
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1 (HMO-POS) — 99 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct OTC from UHC MS-8 | $0 | $5,900 | $440 | H5253-222-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC MS-9 | $0 | $5,900 | $440 | H5253-223-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1 | $0 | $5,900 | $595 | H5253-141-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7 | $0 | $7,150 | $685 | H5253-221-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $0 | $6,900 | $700 | H1416-068-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $9,250 | $700 | H1416-065-0 | |
| Wellcare Low Premium | $44 | $6,800 | $700 | H1416-026-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $8,200 | $700 | H1416-086-2 | |
| Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | H8879-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Forrest cost $4.89 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Forrest?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Forrest is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1 (HMO-POS), with 99 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Forrest do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Forrest without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Forrest County, MS (2027) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 16 | 67% |
| 3 Stars | 8 | 33% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 1 | 4% |
| Average Rating | 3.79 | |
* 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 Forrest County, Mississippi, including communities such as Hattiesburg, Brooklyn, Petal, 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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