2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Polk County, NE
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Polk County, NE, there are 24 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 18 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 Polk County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Polk 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 $16.84/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 63
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 9
- Average MOOP $5,114
- Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 39 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Polk?
There are 14 PPO plans in 2026, covering 63 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Polk?
The average PPO premium in Polk is $16.84 per month, with 9 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Polk?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) is the top PPO in Polk, with 39 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Polk?
There are 3 PPO plans in Polk 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
- 2
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 0
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 2
- Average MOOP
- $4,225
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- — 0 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 | $0 | $4,350 | $615 | H0028-053-3 | |
| 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 Polk cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Polk?
The most popular HMO plan in Polk is , with 0 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Polk do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Polk 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 | |
| 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 leading HMO-POS plan in Polk?
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Polk, with 19 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Polk?
1 HMO-POS plans in Polk do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Polk 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 | 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.
- 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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