2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Skagit County, WA
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Skagit County, WA, there are 27 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 17 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 43% 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 Skagit County, WA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Skagit County, WA.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-12 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H2001-087-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-16 | $56 | $6,700 | $600 | H2001-136-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $5,500 | N/A | H5521-330-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced | $48 | $6,900 | $500 | H5521-687-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $6,900 | $615 | H5521-431-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $9,150 | N/A | H7617-021-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H7617-016 | $87 | $6,750 | $615 | H7617-016-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0003 | $42 | $6,700 | $600 | H1278-030-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WA-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H1278-031-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $5,100 | N/A | H5216-455-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $9,150 | N/A | H5216-427-1 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-048 | $87 | $6,750 | $615 | H5216-048-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open | $0 | $5,700 | N/A | H5965-003-0 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 WA | $0 | $6,750 | $370 | H8917-001-0 | |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 WA | $0 | $6,750 | $605 | H8917-002-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Skagit?
Skagit County has 15 PPO plans for 2026, with 2,280 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Skagit?
The typical PPO premium in Skagit is $21.33, and 10 plans have no monthly premium.
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
- 6
- Average Monthly Premium
- $31.83/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 3,540
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $5,125
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Harbor (HMO) — 1,736 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Anchor | $0 | $6,600 | $110 | H5050-023-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Basic | $0 | $4,200 | N/A | H5050-001-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Harbor | $74 | $5,800 | $100 | H5050-017-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-059 | $54 | $3,400 | $100 | H5619-059-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-061 | $63 | $4,200 | $615 | H5619-061-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-133 | $0 | $6,550 | $300 | H5619-133-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Skagit cost $31.83 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Skagit?
- The most popular HMO plan in Skagit is Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Harbor (HMO), with 1,736 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Skagit do not include drug coverage?
- There are 1 HMO plans in Skagit without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements 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 6
- Average Monthly Premium $19.50/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 4,491
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
- Average MOOP $6,592
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC WA-14 (HMO-POS) — 2,734 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-6 | $0 | $6,300 | $355 | H3805-017-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC WA-14 | $0 | $6,700 | $440 | H3805-044-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0005 | $38 | $5,900 | $355 | H3805-015-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0010 | $79 | $4,900 | $355 | H3805-037-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H0029-009-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $6,500 | $615 | H0029-011-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Skagit?
There are 6 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 4,491 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Skagit?
The average HMO-POS premium in Skagit is $19.50 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Skagit?
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC WA-14 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Skagit, with 2,734 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Skagit?
0 HMO-POS plans in Skagit do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Skagit County, WA for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 10 | 43% |
| 3 Stars | 12 | 52% |
| Below 3 Stars | 1 | 4% |
| Not Rated | 4 | 15% |
| Average Rating | 3.76 | |
* 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
This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.
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
- AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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