2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Putnam County, TN
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, Putnam County, TN includes 35 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 5,972, with 19 $0 premium options and 60% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Putnam County, TN are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Putnam County, TN to see more options.
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
- $32.71/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 3,483
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $5,445
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO) — 2,757 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 4
| PPO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback | $0 | $8,200 | N/A | H5521-279-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced | $28 | $6,750 | $615 | H5521-501-0 | |
| Humana Value Plus H7617-088 | $28 | $4,900 | $615 | H7617-088-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage TC-0001 | $0 | $6,700 | $440 | H2001-104-0 | |
| BlueAdvantage Diamond | $147 | $2,975 | $250 | H7917-010-0 | |
| BlueAdvantage Extra | $28 | $5,100 | $615 | H7917-041-0 | |
| BlueAdvantage Freedom | $0 | $3,200 | N/A | H7917-039-0 | |
| BlueAdvantage Ruby | $92 | $3,850 | $250 | H7917-014-0 | |
| BlueAdvantage Sapphire | $0 | $4,200 | $250 | H7917-030-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H5216-235-0 | |
| Humana Value Plus H5216-180 | $28 | $4,900 | $615 | H5216-180-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-097 | $55 | $8,850 | $590 | H5216-097-0 | |
| HumanaChoice R0110-017 | $0 | $4,650 | N/A | R0110-017-0 | |
| HumanaChoice R0110-018 | $86 | $6,500 | $590 | R0110-018-0 | |
| HealthSpring True Choice | $0 | $7,500 | $250 | H7849-153-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Putnam?
PPO plans in Putnam cost $32.71 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Putnam?
The most popular PPO plan in Putnam is BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO), with 2,757 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Putnam do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Putnam 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 7
- Average Monthly Premium $14.16/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 1,231
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 4
- Average MOOP $4,000
- Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H4461-035 (HMO) — 403 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | 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 H4461-035 | $0 | $3,600 | $590 | H4461-035-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-040 | $74 | $1,900 | $615 | H4461-040-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-041 | $10 | $3,200 | $615 | H4461-041-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $3,750 | N/A | H4461-004-0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Putnam?
Humana Gold Plus H4461-035 (HMO) is the top HMO in Putnam, with 403 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Putnam?
2 HMO plans in Putnam 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
- 13
- Average Monthly Premium
- $12.12/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 1,258
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 8
- Average MOOP
- $5,582
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TC-0002 (HMO-POS) — 498 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TC-0002 | $0 | $4,200 | $355 | H5253-047-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TC-0003 | $42 | $3,500 | $355 | H5253-048-0 | |
| 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 typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Putnam?
HMO-POS plans in Putnam cost $12.12 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Putnam?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Putnam is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TC-0002 (HMO-POS), with 498 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Putnam?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Putnam without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Putnam County, TN (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 21 | 60% |
| 3 Stars | 14 | 40% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.73 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- 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
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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