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  3. Missouri
  4. Ripley County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Ripley County, MO

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Ripley County, MO includes 16 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 488, with 11 $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 Ripley County, MO are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Ripley County, MO to see more options.

  • PPO 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: $18.37/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 11
  • Average MOOP: $5,709 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 38% · Below 3: 13%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $586.50
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 488
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0007 (HMO-POS) — 158 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0002 (PPO) — 100 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 (HMO-POS) — 51 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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$26.30/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
191
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,245
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0002 (PPO) — 100 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Ripley 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 from UHC MO-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $520 H2406-068-0
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 Ripley?
PPO plans in Ripley cost $26.30 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Ripley?
The most popular PPO plan in Ripley is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0002 (PPO), with 100 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Ripley do not include prescription drug coverage?
3 PPO plans in Ripley 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$6.18/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
297
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$4,440
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0007 (HMO-POS) — 158 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Ripley County, Missouri (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0007
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $440 H2802-049-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H2802-050-0
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 Ripley cost $6.18 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Ripley?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Ripley is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0007 (HMO-POS), with 158 enrollees.

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

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Ripley 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 $0.00/mo
  • Total PFFS Enrollment 0
  • $0 Premium PFFS Plans 1
  • Average MOOP $6,700
  • Top PFFS by Enrollment — 0 enrollees
  • PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Ripley County, Missouri (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8145-126-0
What is the top PFFS plan in Ripley?

is the top PFFS in Ripley, with 0 enrollees.

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

1 PFFS plans in Ripley do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Ripley County, MO (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 50%
3 Stars 6 38%
Below 3 Stars 2 13%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.66

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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

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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