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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Union County, NJ

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Union County, NJ includes 44 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 27,060, with 26 $0 premium options and 50% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Union County, NJ are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Union County, NJ 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: $28.66/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 26
  • Average MOOP: $7,962 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 50% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $447.29
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 27,060
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Clover Health Choice (PPO) — 4,254 enrollees
    2. Clover Health Choice Value (PPO) — 3,554 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-0005 (PPO) — 2,870 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
23
Average Monthly Premium
$25.48/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
20,681
$0 Premium PPO Plans
15
Average MOOP
$8,472
Top PPO by Enrollment
Clover Health Choice (PPO) — 4,254 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Union County, New Jersey (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5521-504-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$91 $9,250 $615 H5521-513-0
Aetna Medicare Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-392-0
Aetna Medicare Prime Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$74 $9,250 $615 H5521-275-0
Aetna Medicare Prime Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-277-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$94 $9,250 $500 H5521-037-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-045
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,250 $360 H7617-045-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$139 $9,250 $615 R6694-006-0
Braven Medicare Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $300 H0885-001-0
Braven Medicare Choice Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $225 H0885-007-0
Braven Medicare Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $9,250 $300 H0885-002-0
Braven Medicare Salute - No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,000 N/A H0885-010-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $7,900 $600 H8768-022-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
$72 $7,550 $600 H8768-035-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $600 H8768-058-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NJ-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8768-059-0
Clover Health Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $150 H5141-004-0
Clover Health Choice Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,499 $200 H5141-054-0
Clover Health Choice Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $9,250 $220 H5141-007-0
Clover Health Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5141-061-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-174-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-319
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,250 $360 H5216-319-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-149-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Union?

PPO plans in Union cost $25.48 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Union?

The most popular PPO plan in Union is Clover Health Choice (PPO), with 4,254 enrollees.

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

5 PPO plans in Union 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $25.67/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 1,043
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $7,850
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H6622-100 (HMO) — 483 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Union County, New Jersey (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H3152-045-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$15 $9,250 $615 H3152-098-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$108 $9,250 $615 H3152-048-0
Clover Health Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $0 H8010-002-0
Clover Health Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $4,500 $200 H8010-003-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-100
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,850 $225 H6622-100-1
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Union?

Humana Gold Plus H6622-100 (HMO) is the top HMO in Union, with 483 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Union 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
15
Average Monthly Premium
$34.75/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
5,336
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,227
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NJ-1 (HMO-POS) — 2,119 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Union County, New Jersey (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Erickson Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$89 $4,900 $355 H5652-006-0
Erickson Advantage Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $6,750 $600 H5652-008-0
Erickson Advantage Liberty no Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5652-002-0
Erickson Advantage Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$182 $2,900 $270 H5652-001-0
Aetna Medicare Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3152-080-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NJ-1
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H0755-038-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NJ-7
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H0755-046-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$62 $6,700 $420 H0755-044-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NJ-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$95 $6,500 $420 H0755-045-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NJ-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H0755-037-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $9,250 $615 H0913-015-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H0913-021-0
Wellcare Low Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$34 $9,250 $615 H0913-002-0
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 N/A H0913-020-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H0913-022-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Union?

HMO-POS plans in Union cost $34.75 per month on average.

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Union is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NJ-1 (HMO-POS), with 2,119 enrollees.

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

There are 3 HMO-POS plans in Union without prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Union County, NJ (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 4 9%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 22 50%
3 Stars 22 50%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.91

* 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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