2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Otoe County, NE
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
In Otoe County, NE, there are 19 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 13 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 14% 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 Otoe County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Otoe 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 11
- Average Monthly Premium $21.44/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 447
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 6
- Average MOOP $5,414
- Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 122 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 Otoe?
There are 11 PPO plans in 2026, covering 447 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Otoe?
The average PPO premium in Otoe is $21.44 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Otoe?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) is the top PPO in Otoe, with 122 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Otoe?
There are 2 PPO plans in Otoe 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
- 62
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $4,100
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 62 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 | H3170-003-1 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Otoe cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Otoe?
The most popular HMO plan in Otoe is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 62 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Otoe do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Otoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 leading HMO-POS plan in Otoe?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Otoe, with 164 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Otoe?
1 HMO-POS plans in Otoe do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Otoe 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 | 14% |
| 3 Stars | 12 | 86% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 5 | 26% |
| Average Rating | 3.29 | |
* 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 June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 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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