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  4. Saline County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Saline County, NE

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Saline County, NE includes 24 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 555, with 18 $0 premium options and 10% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

  • Average Monthly Premium: $12.70/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 18
  • Average MOOP: $5,215 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 10% · 3 Stars: 90% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $519.00
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 555
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 114 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO-POS) — 81 enrollees
    3. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 65 enrollees

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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$16.84/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
261
$0 Premium PPO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$5,114
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 60 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Saline County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H1608-012-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H1608-038-0
Humana Full Access H5216-411
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,250 $400 H5216-411-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $600 H5216-340-0
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
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Saline?
PPO plans in Saline cost $16.84 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Saline?
The most popular PPO plan in Saline is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO), with 60 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Saline do not include prescription drug coverage?
3 PPO plans in Saline do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
34
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$4,225
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 34 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Saline County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 total number of HMO plans offered in Saline?

There are 2 HMO plans in 2026, covering 34 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Saline?

The average HMO premium in Saline is $0.00 per month, with 2 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Saline?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) is the top HMO in Saline, with 34 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Saline?

0 HMO plans in Saline 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
8
Average Monthly Premium
$8.63/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
260
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,638
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 114 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Saline County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Saline cost $8.63 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Saline?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Saline is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS), with 114 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Saline do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Saline without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Saline County, NE (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Saline County, NE (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

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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 .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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