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  4. Seward County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Seward County, NE

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Seward County, NE includes 24 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 684, 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 Seward County, NE are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Seward 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: 684
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 271 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 88 enrollees
    3. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 87 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
458
$0 Premium PPO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$5,114
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) — 271 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Seward County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
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 Seward?

PPO plans in Seward cost $16.84 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Seward?

The most popular PPO plan in Seward is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO), with 271 enrollees.

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

3 PPO plans in Seward do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 2
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 57
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $4,225
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 57 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Seward County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 top HMO by enrollment in Seward?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) is the top HMO in Seward, with 57 enrollees.

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

0 HMO plans in Seward 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
169
$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) — 88 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Seward County, Nebraska (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Seward?

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

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Seward is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS), with 88 enrollees.

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

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

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Seward 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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