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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbia County, OR

Last update: June 12, 2026. Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026

For 2026, Columbia County, OR includes 30 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 6,500, with 19 $0 premium options and 37% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Columbia County, OR are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Columbia County, OR 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: $29.34/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 19
  • Average MOOP: $6,207 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 37% · 3 Stars: 63% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $430.60
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 6,500
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of June 13, 2026)
    1. Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard (HMO-POS) — 881 enrollees
    2. Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced (HMO-POS) — 756 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OR-4 (HMO-POS) — 693 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
15
Average Monthly Premium
$38.47/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,246
$0 Premium PPO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$6,383
Top PPO by Enrollment
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO) — 587 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Oregon (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H5521-493-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $615 H5521-492-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OR-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$74 $5,700 $520 H2406-042-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OR-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H2406-070-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OR-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2406-073-0
DEVOTED CHOICE PREMIUM 002 OR
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $5,900 $595 H7199-002-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,150 N/A H5216-427-2
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,100 N/A H5216-455-0
HumanaChoice H5216-048
☆☆☆☆☆
$87 $6,750 $615 H5216-048-0
HumanaChoice H5216-428
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5216-428-2
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-152-0
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$104 $6,000 $500 H3817-008-1
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$224 $5,400 $200 H3817-009-1
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $6,700 $550 H3817-011-1
Regence Valiance
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,300 N/A H3817-010-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Columbia?
PPO plans in Columbia cost $38.47 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Columbia?
The most popular PPO plan in Columbia is Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO), with 587 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Columbia do not include prescription drug coverage?
5 PPO plans in Columbia 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$7.20/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
623
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$6,375
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H1036-153 (HMO) — 365 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Oregon (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-323
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,800 $615 H1036-323-0
Humana Gold Plus H1036-153
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,750 $615 H1036-153-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $200 H4407-035-0
DEVOTED CORE 001 OR
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $375 H2923-001-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 004 OR
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $605 H2923-004-0
DEVOTED PREMIUM 005 OR
☆☆☆☆☆
$43 $5,900 $615 H2923-005-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Columbia?

There are 6 HMO plans in 2026, covering 623 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Columbia?

The average HMO premium in Columbia is $7.20 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Columbia?

Humana Gold Plus H1036-153 (HMO) is the top HMO in Columbia, with 365 enrollees.

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

0 HMO plans in Columbia 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
9
Average Monthly Premium
$28.89/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,631
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,800
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard (HMO-POS) — 881 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Oregon (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$119 $3,500 $0 H9003-001-0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $4,500 $0 H9003-006-0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $0 H9003-009-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OR-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $355 H3805-039-1
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OR-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H3805-041-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OR-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$69 $5,200 $355 H3805-001-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $300 H2056-003-0
Wellcare Low Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$35 $7,900 $615 H6815-038-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H6815-039-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Columbia cost $28.89 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Columbia?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Columbia is Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard (HMO-POS), with 881 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Columbia without prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Columbia County, OR (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 11 37%
3 Stars 19 63%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.62

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026

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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