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  4. Linn County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Linn County, MO

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

For 2026, Linn County, MO includes 18 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 459, with 12 $0 premium options and 50% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

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

  • Average Monthly Premium: $19.05/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 12
  • Average MOOP: $5,681 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 39% · Below 3: 11%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $575.42
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 459
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of May 2, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 165 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) — 57 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6 (HMO-POS) — 47 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$23.91/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
275
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$6,241
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 165 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Linn County, Missouri (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
HumanaChoice H7617-007
☆☆☆☆☆
$47 $9,250 $615 H7617-007-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $600 H8768-023-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8768-025-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H1608-050-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $7,500 $615 H1608-013-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H1608-067-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Linn?
PPO plans in Linn cost $23.91 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Linn?
The most popular PPO plan in Linn is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO), with 165 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Linn do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Linn 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$11.41/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
184
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$4,800
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) — 57 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Linn County, Missouri (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $440 H2802-076-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $520 H2802-032-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$49 $3,800 $440 H2802-033-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2802-077-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H2663-069-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H2663-041-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $4,200 $615 H2663-057-0

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

HMO-POS plans in Linn cost $11.41 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Linn?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Linn is AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS), with 57 enrollees.

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

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

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Linn County, MO (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 9 50%
3 Stars 7 39%
Below 3 Stars 2 11%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.67

* 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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