2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Kearney County, NE
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Kearney County, NE, there are 18 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 12 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 13% 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 Kearney County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Kearney County, NE.
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.
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NE | $0 | $4,400 | $230 | H9802-001-0 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NE | $0 | $9,250 | $605 | H9802-002-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Kearney?
Kearney County has 13 PPO plans for 2026, with 240 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Kearney?
The typical PPO premium in Kearney is $29.52, and 7 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
- 14
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $4,100
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 14 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| 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 Kearney cost $0.00 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Kearney?
- The most popular HMO plan in Kearney is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 14 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Kearney do not include drug coverage?
- There are 0 HMO plans in Kearney 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 4
- Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 69
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
- Average MOOP $6,613
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 34 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| 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 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $8,850 | $615 | H1215-003-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $5,000 | $615 | H1215-005-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Kearney?
There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 69 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Kearney?
The average HMO-POS premium in Kearney is $0.00 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Kearney?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Kearney, with 34 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Kearney?
0 HMO-POS plans in Kearney do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Kearney County, NE for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 2 | 13% |
| 3 Stars | 13 | 87% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 3 | 17% |
| Average Rating | 3.33 | |
* 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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