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  4. Shelby County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Shelby County, TN

Last update: November 8, 2026.

For 2027, Shelby County, TN includes 42 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 44,072, with 28 $0 premium options and 43% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $16.64/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 28
  • Average MOOP: $6,468 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 43% · 3 Stars: 57% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $582.77
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 44,072
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of November 10, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H4461-025 (HMO) — 12,189 enrollees
    2. BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) — 6,984 enrollees
    3. HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — 5,047 enrollees

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Shelby County, TN are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Shelby County, TN. For a statewide view, browse Medicare Advantage plans in Tennessee to examine available plan types, average premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS star ratings, and the most-enrolled plans across the state.

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
22
Average Monthly Premium
$25.43/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
13,730
$0 Premium PPO Plans
13
Average MOOP
$6,845
Top PPO by Enrollment
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) — 6,984 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County, Tennessee (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $685 H2001-094-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 024 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,650 $650 H7028-024-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 025 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,700 $650 H7028-025-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 044 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $700 H7028-044-0
Humana Value Plus H7617-088
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $5,400 $700 H7617-088-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5521-279-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5521-502-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $9,850 $700 H5521-501-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 N/A H5216-235-0
Humana Value Plus H5216-180
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $5,400 $700 H5216-180-0
HumanaChoice H5216-097
☆☆☆☆☆
$85 $9,100 $400 H5216-097-0
BlueAdvantage Diamond
☆☆☆☆☆
$161 $4,450 $700 H7917-009-0
BlueAdvantage Emerald
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $5,900 $700 H7917-047-0
BlueAdvantage Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 $7,150 $700 H7917-041-0
BlueAdvantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 N/A H7917-039-0
BlueAdvantage Garnet
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $700 H7917-033-0
BlueAdvantage Ruby
☆☆☆☆☆
$95 $4,450 $700 H7917-012-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 012 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,300 $461 H9231-012-0
HumanaChoice R0110-017
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,650 N/A R0110-017-0
HumanaChoice R0110-018
☆☆☆☆☆
$124 $7,000 $700 R0110-018-0
Zing Open Choice TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $450 H6876-009-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7849-153-0

What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Shelby?

PPO plans in Shelby cost $25.43 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Shelby?

The most popular PPO plan in Shelby is BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO), with 6,984 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Shelby?

4 PPO plans in Shelby 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 11
  • Average Monthly Premium $1.25/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 22,725
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 10
  • Average MOOP $5,855
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H4461-025 (HMO) — 12,189 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County, Tennessee (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Plus H4461-025
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $395 H4461-025-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,750 N/A H4461-004-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H3146-012-0
DEVOTED CORE 004 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $650 H7605-004-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 005 TN
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,700 $461 H7605-005-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H4513-033-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,100 $500 H4513-049-4
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,950 $700 H4513-068-2
HealthSpring Primary
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $5,400 $700 H4513-053-0
Zing Elite Select TN-MS
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $350 H4624-043-0
Zing Select Care TN-MS
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $500 H4624-044-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Shelby?

In 2027, Shelby County has 11 HMO plans with 22,725 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Shelby?

The typical HMO premium in Shelby is $1.25, and 10 plans have no monthly premium.

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
$13.97/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
7,617
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$6,294
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4 (HMO-POS) — 2,042 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County, Tennessee (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC TN-8
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $505 H5253-249-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $685 H5253-081-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$22 $4,450 $495 H5253-082-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H5253-121-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 N/A H5253-113-0
HealthSpring Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$50 $6,150 $500 H4513-036-0
Wellpoint Extra Help
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $9,000 $700 H5828-008-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $6,750 $475 H5828-013-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $0 H5828-014-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Shelby cost $13.97 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Shelby?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Shelby is AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4 (HMO-POS), with 2,042 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Shelby do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Shelby without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County, TN (2027) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Shelby County, TN (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 18 43%
3 Stars 24 57%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.75

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Shelby County, Tennessee, including communities such as Arlington, Cordova, Collierville, Eads, Millington, Memphis, Germantown, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-10

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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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