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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hamilton County, NE

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In Hamilton County, NE, there are 24 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 16 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 10% 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 Hamilton County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hamilton County, NE.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$21.03/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
16
Average MOOP Limit
$5,348 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 10% · 3 Stars: 90% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$500.50
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
489
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 146 enrollees
2. Medica Advantage Preferred (PPO) — 103 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 41 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
15
Average Monthly Premium
$29.05/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
377
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$5,277
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 146 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hamilton County, Nebraska, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
 $30 $4,900 $520 H1278-020-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 N/A H1278-018-0
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
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $33 $4,800 $570 H1395-003-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,600 N/A H1395-004-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,600 $615 H1395-002-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Hamilton?

Hamilton County has 15 PPO plans for 2026, with 377 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hamilton?

The typical PPO premium in Hamilton is $29.05, and 8 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
15
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$4,100
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 15 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hamilton 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 Hamilton cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Hamilton?
The most popular HMO plan in Hamilton is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 15 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Hamilton do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Hamilton 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 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $8.63/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 97
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $5,638
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 41 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hamilton County, Nebraska, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,900 $520 H2802-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 $600 H2802-074-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 N/A H7149-007-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $3,900 $615 H7149-001-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,850 $615 H1215-003-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,000 $615 H1215-005-0
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage GOLD
☆☆☆☆☆
 $69 $3,500 $250 H0816-001-0
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,500 $400 H0816-002-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Hamilton?

There are 8 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 97 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Hamilton?

The average HMO-POS premium in Hamilton is $8.63 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Hamilton?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hamilton, with 41 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hamilton County, NE (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 2 10%
3 Stars 19 90%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 3 13%
Average Rating 3.36

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

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