2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hidalgo County, NM
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
Hidalgo County, NM has 4 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 3 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 100% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hidalgo County, NM. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hidalgo County, NM.
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 4
- Average Monthly Premium $9.75/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 386
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 3
- Average MOOP $5,550
- Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO) — 242 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 | $0 | $4,200 | $440 | H2406-039-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3 | $0 | $5,900 | $465 | H2406-121-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC EP-4 | $39 | $4,200 | $440 | H2406-135-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2 | $0 | $7,900 | $600 | H2406-119-0 |
What is the most popular PPO plan in Hidalgo?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO) is the top PPO in Hidalgo, with 242 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Hidalgo?
There are 0 PPO plans in Hidalgo without prescription drug coverage.
Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Hidalgo County, NM for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 4 | 100% |
| 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 4 | |
* 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 .
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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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