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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cedar County, NE

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Cedar County, NE, there are 14 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 9 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 8% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Cedar County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Cedar County, NE.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

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

Average Monthly Premium
$26.64/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
9
Average MOOP Limit
$5,071 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 8% · 3 Stars: 92% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$482.27
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
619
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 172 enrollees
2. Medica Advantage Preferred (PPO) — 131 enrollees
3. Medica Advantage Value (PPO) — 78 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
11
Average Monthly Premium
$33.91/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
569
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,114
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 172 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cedar County, Nebraska, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SI-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2001-139-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$52 $5,000 $615 H1608-118-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H1608-012-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H1608-038-0
Medica Advantage Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $3,800 $275 H8889-011-0
Medica Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $4,200 $355 H8889-015-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H8889-009-0
Medica Advantage Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H8889-010-0
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access
☆☆☆☆☆
$30 $3,900 $400 H8181-001-0
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $400 H8181-002-0
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Secure
☆☆☆☆☆
$91 $2,500 $400 H8181-003-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Cedar?

Cedar County has 11 PPO plans for 2026, with 569 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Cedar?

The typical PPO premium in Cedar is $33.91, and 6 plans have no monthly premium.

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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
11
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$4,100
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 11 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cedar County, Nebraska, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,100 $400 H3170-003-2
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Cedar cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Cedar?
The most popular HMO plan in Cedar is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 11 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Cedar do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Cedar 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 2
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 39
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $5,325
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 39 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cedar County, Nebraska, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H7149-007-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H7149-001-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Cedar?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 39 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Cedar?

The average HMO-POS premium in Cedar is $0.00 per month, with 2 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Cedar?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Cedar, with 39 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Cedar?

1 HMO-POS plans in Cedar do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Cedar County, NE for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Cedar County, NE (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 1 8%
3 Stars 12 92%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 7%
Average Rating 3.46

* 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 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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