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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Blair County, PA

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Blair County, PA, there are 63 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 35 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 74% 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 Blair County, PA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Blair County, PA.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$36.27/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
35
Average MOOP Limit
$6,467 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 74% · 3 Stars: 26% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$346.47
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
15,196
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) — 2,491 enrollees
2. UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) — 2,124 enrollees
3. UPMC for Life HMO Rx (HMO) — 1,364 enrollees

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 34
  • Average Monthly Premium $37.35/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 3,961
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 19
  • Average MOOP $6,850
  • Top PPO by Enrollment UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx (PPO) — 581 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 5

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$98 $5,900 $615 H5522-002-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5522-004-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5522-017-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$183 $7,500 $615 H5521-122-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $6,900 $615 H5522-013-0
Complete Blue PPO Distinct
☆☆☆☆☆
$30 $6,500 $615 H3916-059-1
Complete Blue PPO Merit
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $615 H3916-057-0
Complete Blue PPO Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3916-041-3
Freedom Blue PPO Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$220 $4,500 $0 H3916-002-0
Freedom Blue PPO Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$96 $5,000 $0 H3916-024-0
Freedom Blue PPO Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H3916-067-0
Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$65 $5,500 $0 H3916-033-0
Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$114 $4,000 $0 H3924-059-21
Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 $0 H3924-065-0
UPMC for Life PPO Essential Care Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $500 H5533-017-2
UPMC for Life PPO High Deductible Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $7,550 $175 H5533-003-0
UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $500 H5533-013-0
UPMC for Life PPO Rx Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$140 $7,550 $0 H5533-005-0
UPMC for Life PPO Salute
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5533-016-1
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $4,900 $520 H2406-047-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H2406-072-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $600 H2406-101-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $375 H6018-010-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 011 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H6018-011-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H5216-221-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,350 $500 H5525-059-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-116
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H5216-116-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-085
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $0 H5525-085-2
HumanaChoice H5216-120
☆☆☆☆☆
$94 $7,600 $615 H5216-120-0
HumanaChoice H5525-006
☆☆☆☆☆
$27 $6,700 $615 H5525-006-0
HumanaChoice H5525-051
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H5525-051-1
HumanaChoice H5525-086
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $6,050 $615 H5525-086-2
HumanaChoice R0110-007
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A R0110-007-0
HumanaChoice R0110-008
☆☆☆☆☆
$52 $6,700 $615 R0110-008-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Blair?

There are 34 PPO plans in 2026, covering 3,961 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Blair?

The average PPO premium in Blair is $37.35 per month, with 19 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Blair?

UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx (PPO) is the top PPO in Blair, with 581 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Blair?

There are 5 PPO plans in Blair without prescription drug coverage.

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
16
Average Monthly Premium
$41.56/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
8,872
$0 Premium HMO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$6,409
Top HMO by Enrollment
UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) — 2,491 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $615 H3957-047-3
Complete Blue HMO Distinct
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $5,900 $615 H3957-050-3
Geisinger Gold Classic 360 Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,100 $0 H3954-160-0
Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$120 $3,450 $0 H3954-157-23
Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$48 $5,700 $0 H3954-158-13
Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $0 H3954-161-0
Geisinger Gold Heritage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H3954-162-0
Geisinger Gold Value Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $9,250 $0 H3954-163-0
UPMC for Life HMO Deductible Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$22 $6,000 $175 H3907-037-0
UPMC for Life HMO No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H3907-002-0
UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $350 H3907-059-1
UPMC for Life HMO Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$97 $4,500 $0 H3907-058-2
UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $6,000 $175 H3907-057-5
UPMC for Life HMO Rx Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$295 $7,550 $0 H3907-006-0
DEVOTED CORE 014 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $375 H6852-014-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 015 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H6852-015-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Blair cost $41.56 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Blair?

The most popular HMO plan in Blair is UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO), with 2,491 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Blair do not include drug coverage?

There are 2 HMO plans in Blair without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$29.14/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
2,363
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,871
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Plus (HMO-POS) — 904 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Security Blue HMO-POS Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H3957-043-2
Security Blue HMO-POS Deluxe
☆☆☆☆☆
$138 $4,500 $0 H3957-046-2
Security Blue HMO-POS Standard
☆☆☆☆☆
$104 $5,000 $0 H3957-045-2
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 $5,500 $0 H3957-044-1
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H5253-146-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $5,900 $440 H5253-147-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx PA-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H5253-152-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H3959-041-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $500 H3959-011-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $5,500 $475 H2915-011-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 N/A H2915-013-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $615 H2915-003-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Blair?

Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Plus (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Blair, with 904 enrollees.

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

4 HMO-POS plans in Blair do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$1,500
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-163
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,500 N/A H8145-163-0

What is the typical premium for PFFS plans in Blair?

PFFS plans in Blair cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan has the most enrollment in Blair?

The most popular PFFS plan in Blair is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS options are available without prescription drug coverage in Blair?

There are 1 PFFS plans in Blair without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Blair County, PA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 45 74%
3 Stars 16 26%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 2 3%
Average Rating 4.17

* 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

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 .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — 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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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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