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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Merrick County, NE

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For 2027, Merrick County, NE includes 18 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 35, with 13 $0 premium options and (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Merrick County, NE are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Merrick County, NE to see more options.

At a Glance

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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$36.09/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
14
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$6,691
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) — 14 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Merrick County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
 $62 $6,500 $500 H1608-118-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
 $72 $7,150 $700 H5521-755-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $500 H5521-754-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $700 H1608-038-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,000 $500 H1608-012-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NE
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,800 $650 H9802-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NE
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $461 H9802-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 NE
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,250 $700 H9802-011-0
Medica Advantage Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
 $94 $7,150 $700 H8889-025-0
Medica Advantage Salute
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,450 N/A H8889-009-0
Medica Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
 $169 $7,150 $455 H8889-026-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Merrick?

PPO plans in Merrick cost $36.09 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Merrick?

The most popular PPO plan in Merrick is Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO), with 14 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Merrick do not include prescription drug coverage?

1 PPO plans in Merrick 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$11.71/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
21
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,671
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 21 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Merrick County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 N/A H2802-084-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 N/A H7149-007-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,450 $700 H7149-001-0
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage GOLD
☆☆☆☆☆
 $82 $5,500 $250 H0816-001-0
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,900 $400 H0816-002-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,850 $700 H1215-003-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,100 $700 H1215-005-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Merrick?

HMO-POS plans in Merrick cost $11.71 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Merrick?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Merrick is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS), with 21 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Merrick?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Merrick without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Merrick County, NE (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Merrick County, NE (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
3 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Below 3 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Not Rated (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Average Rating (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)

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

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan county resource.
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PBP Benefits-2027
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-09

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.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025

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