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  3. Missouri
  4. Linn County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Linn County, MO

Last update: September 3, 2026.

Linn County, MO has 18 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 12 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 Linn County, MO. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Linn County, MO.

  • 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: 450
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 159 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) — 60 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6 (HMO-POS) — 47 enrollees

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 11
  • Average Monthly Premium $23.91/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 253
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $6,241
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) — 159 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Linn County, Missouri
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
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 most popular PPO plan in Linn?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) is the top PPO in Linn, with 159 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Linn?

There are 4 PPO plans in Linn 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 7
  • Average Monthly Premium $11.41/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 197
  • $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) — 60 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Linn County, Missouri
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Linn?

In 2026, Linn has 7 HMO-POS plans with 197 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Linn?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Linn is $11.41, and 5 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Linn County, MO for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans 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

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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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