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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Washington County, NE

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Washington County, NE, there are 24 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 16 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 Washington County, NE. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Washington County, NE.

  • 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
$19.74/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
16
Average MOOP Limit
$5,721 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 10% · 3 Stars: 90% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$503.42
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,434
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 296 enrollees
2. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 199 enrollees
3. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 179 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
18
Average Monthly Premium
$26.32/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
805
$0 Premium PPO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$5,556
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) — 199 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Washington County, Nebraska, 2026
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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $600 H5216-340-0
HumanaChoice H5216-014
☆☆☆☆☆
$38 $9,250 $615 H5216-014-0
Medica Advantage Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $3,800 $275 H8889-011-0
Medica Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $4,200 $355 H8889-015-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H8889-009-0
Medica Advantage Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H8889-010-0
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 Washington?

Washington County has 18 PPO plans for 2026, with 805 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Washington?

The typical PPO premium in Washington is $26.32, and 10 plans have no monthly premium.

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
179
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$4,100
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) — 179 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Washington County, Nebraska, 2026
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 Washington cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Washington?
The most popular HMO plan in Washington is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), with 179 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Washington do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Washington without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

  • Total HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 450
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $6,640
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) — 296 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Washington County, Nebraska, 2026
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
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Washington?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 450 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Washington?

The average HMO-POS premium in Washington is $0.00 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Washington?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Washington, with 296 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Washington?

1 HMO-POS plans in Washington do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Washington County, NE for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Washington 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

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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