2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Houston County, TN
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Houston County, TN, there are 36 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 22 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 50% 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 Houston County, TN. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Houston County, TN.
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 17
- Average Monthly Premium $30.34/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 198
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 9
- Average MOOP $5,790
- Top PPO by Enrollment BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) — 159 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Houston?
There are 17 PPO plans in 2026, covering 198 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Houston?
The average PPO premium in Houston is $30.34 per month, with 9 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Houston?
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) is the top PPO in Houston, with 159 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Houston?
There are 4 PPO plans in Houston 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
- 7
- Average Monthly Premium
- $2.16/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 250
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $5,557
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus H4461-025 (HMO) — 134 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus | $15 | $6,750 | $615 | H3146-012-0 | |
| HealthSpring Courage | $0 | $3,900 | N/A | H4513-033-0 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred | $0 | $4,900 | $200 | H4513-049-2 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-025 | $0 | $4,700 | $615 | H4461-025-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $3,750 | N/A | H4461-004-0 | |
| DEVOTED CORE 007 TN | $0 | $6,400 | $375 | H7605-007-0 | |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 008 TN | $0 | $8,500 | $605 | H7605-008-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Houston cost $2.16 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Houston?
The most popular HMO plan in Houston is Humana Gold Plus H4461-025 (HMO), with 134 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Houston do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO plans in Houston 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.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0006 | $63 | $5,400 | $520 | H5253-084-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H5253-121-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TC-MA01 | $0 | $3,900 | N/A | H5253-113-0 | |
| HealthSpring Premier | $45 | $6,150 | $250 | H4513-036-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $24 | $4,800 | $615 | H1416-083-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $28 | $4,800 | $615 | H1416-042-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $6,700 | $615 | H1416-079-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback | $0 | $4,800 | N/A | H1416-061-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,800 | $615 | H1416-077-0 | |
| Wellpoint Extra Help | $0 | $9,000 | $390 | H5828-008-0 | |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage | $19 | $6,750 | $200 | H5828-013-0 | |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 | $0 | $6,460 | $200 | H5828-016-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Houston?
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Houston, with 76 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Houston?
2 HMO-POS plans in Houston do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Houston County, TN for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 18 | 50% |
| 3 Stars | 18 | 50% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.68 | |
* 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 .
- 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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