2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hickory County, MO
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
Hickory County, MO has 30 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 22 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 50% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hickory County, MO. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hickory County, MO.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.
- Total PPO Plans 13
- Average Monthly Premium $16.85/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 524
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 10
- Average MOOP $5,846
- Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0009 (PPO) — 138 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4
| 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 | |
| Humana Value Choice H7617-023 | $0 | $3,500 | $615 | H7617-023-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-014 | $0 | $5,500 | $615 | H7617-014-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0009 | $0 | $4,900 | $600 | H8768-027-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $5,500 | $615 | H1608-018-0 | |
| Anthem Veteran | $0 | $6,751 | N/A | H4909-021-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-278-1 | |
| Humana Value Choice H5216-318 | $0 | $3,500 | $615 | H5216-318-1 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-404 | $0 | $5,500 | $615 | H5216-404-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-032 | $63 | $9,250 | $615 | H5216-032-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 | $106 | $9,250 | $600 | R3444-012-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $5,500 | N/A | R1532-001-0 | |
| HumanaChoice R1532-002 | $50 | $7,450 | $615 | R1532-002-0 |
What is the most popular PPO plan in Hickory?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0009 (PPO) is the top PPO in Hickory, with 138 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Hickory?
There are 4 PPO plans in Hickory without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.
- Total HMO Plans
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $7.05/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 89
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $4,900
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- DEVOTED CORE 005 MO (HMO) — 71 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus | $28 | $5,500 | $615 | H2663-064-0 | |
| CMH Medicare Advantage | $0 | $4,200 | $400 | H2942-002-0 | |
| DEVOTED CORE 005 MO | $0 | $2,900 | $330 | H2041-005-0 | |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 MO | $0 | $7,000 | $605 | H2041-006-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Hickory?
HMO plans in Hickory cost $7.05 per month on average.
Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Hickory?
The most popular HMO plan in Hickory is DEVOTED CORE 005 MO (HMO), with 71 enrollees.
How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Hickory?
There are 0 HMO plans in Hickory without prescription drug coverage.
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 12
- Average Monthly Premium $5.25/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 784
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 9
- Average MOOP $4,073
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Select (HMO-POS) — 241 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MO-4 | $0 | $3,200 | $440 | H2802-030-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MO-10 | $0 | $4,900 | $520 | H2802-072-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0005 | $27 | $3,200 | $440 | H2802-031-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H2802-050-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H2663-022-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Premier | $18 | $2,900 | $615 | H2663-021-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Select | $0 | $3,400 | $615 | H2663-023-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $4,200 | $615 | H2663-063-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $4,200 | $615 | H2663-043-0 | |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $0 | $3,900 | $210 | H3447-038-1 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-016 | $18 | $7,550 | $615 | H0028-016-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H4623-001 | $0 | $3,125 | $400 | H4623-001-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Hickory?
In 2026, Hickory has 12 HMO-POS plans with 784 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Hickory?
The typical HMO-POS premium in Hickory is $5.25, and 9 plans have no monthly premium.
Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans
PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.
- 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
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 | $37 | $6,800 | $615 | H8145-006-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?
- PFFS plans in Hickory cost $37.00 per month on average.
- Which PFFS plan is most popular in Hickory?
- The most popular PFFS plan in Hickory is , with 0 enrollees.
- How many PFFS plans in Hickory do not include drug coverage?
- There are 0 PFFS plans in Hickory without prescription drug coverage.
Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Hickory County, MO for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 14 | 50% |
| 3 Stars | 12 | 43% |
| Below 3 Stars | 2 | 7% |
| Not Rated | 2 | 7% |
| Average Rating | 3.71 | |
* 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 June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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