2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Knox County, NE
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Knox County, NE, there are 19 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 13 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 6% 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 Knox County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Knox County, NE.
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 14
- Average Monthly Premium $28.99/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 621
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 8
- Average MOOP $5,304
- Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 160 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Knox?
There are 14 PPO plans in 2026, covering 621 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Knox?
The average PPO premium in Knox is $28.99 per month, with 8 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Knox?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) is the top PPO in Knox, with 160 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Knox?
There are 3 PPO plans in Knox without prescription drug coverage.
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
| 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 Knox cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Knox?
The most popular HMO plan in Knox is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 11 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Knox do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Knox without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| 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 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $8,850 | $615 | H1215-003-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $5,000 | $615 | H1215-005-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Knox?
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Knox, with 17 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Knox?
1 HMO-POS plans in Knox do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Knox 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) | 1 | 6% |
| 3 Stars | 17 | 94% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 1 | 5% |
| 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
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 .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — 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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