Medicare Advantage · Idaho · 2026 plan year

Medicare Advantage in Canyon, ID

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2026 Landscape and Star Ratings files, every Medicare Advantage plan available in Canyon, ID for 2026 is ranked by CMS star rating, with premiums and benefits laid out plainly.

32
Plans available
4.5★
Best plan: Top-rated
$0
Lowest premium/mo
$21.71
Avg premium/mo
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The short answer

Canyon has 32 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, the best earns 4.5★ from CMS, 13 reach 4★ or higher, and 12 carry a $0 monthly premium.

32
plans to compare
4.5★
highest CMS rating here
12
$0-premium plans
13
plans rated 4★ or higher

Premiums shown are the monthly plan premium (Part C + D). Every enrollee also pays the standard Part B premium (about $202.90/mo in 2026). Confirm any plan's current details on Medicare.gov before enrolling.

What the CMS Plan Finder Shows for Canyon, ID

Canyon, ID (FIPS 16027): 32 individual Medicare Advantage plans available (employer-group plans excluded). Highest CMS Star rating: 4.5/5 via SIERRA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.. Plan-type mix: 15 Local PPO, 11 HMO, 6 HMO POS. Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D) range $0 – $87.00 (avg $21.71), with 12 $0-premium plans. 28 of 32 plans include Part D drug coverage. CMS Star Ratings methodology →

How to read these figures

The figures above come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026 plan year file, which CMS publishes each autumn before the October 15 to December 7 open enrollment window. A county premium reflects only the Part C portion that a plan charges. Most enrollees still pay the standard Part B premium of about $202.90 a month on top of it, so a $0 plan is rarely free in practice. The CMS star rating runs from one to five and weights more than 40 measures, including how well a plan manages chronic conditions, how fast it answers member calls, and how members rate their own care. A plan that holds five stars earns a special enrollment period that lets people switch into it at almost any time of year. Premiums alone can mislead a shopper, because a low monthly cost often pairs with a higher deductible or a tighter provider network. Federal rules cap in-network out-of-pocket spending at $9,250 for 2026, which is why two plans with identical premiums can leave very different bills after a hospital stay. Read our methodology for how each value here is sourced and computed.

Where Canyon sits on CMS quality

Average CMS star rating across the plans sold in this county, against every county with rated plans

3.76★ Top 55% higher than 45% of 3,121 US counties

2.5★–2.75★: 19 US counties (1%). Below this entry. 2.75★–3★: 5 US counties (0%). Below this entry. 3★–3.25★: 31 US counties (1%). Below this entry. 3.25★–3.5★: 164 US counties (5%). Below this entry. 3.5★–3.75★: 1,089 US counties (35%). Below this entry. 3.75★–4★: 1,344 US counties (43%). This entry sits in this band. 4★–4.25★: 351 US counties (11%). Above this entry. 4.25★–4.5★: 37 US counties (1%). Above this entry. 4.5★–4.75★: 3 US counties (0%). Above this entry. 4.75★–5★: 78 US counties (2%). Above this entry. This county 2.5★ 5★ every rated county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Advantage Star Ratings 2026 · 2026-09-01

All plans in Canyon, ranked by CMS rating

#PlanInsurerTypePremium/moCMS stars
1Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$04.5★
2Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$04.5★
3Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$14.904.5★
4Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$29.004.5★
5Sierra Health AND Life Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$37.604.5★
6Unitedhealthcare OF THE Rockies, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS-4.0★
7Mount Carmel Health Plan OF Idaho, Inc. (SNP)Saint Alphonsus Health PlanHMO-4.0★
8Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$04.0★
9Unitedhealthcare OF THE Rockies, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
10Mount Carmel Health Plan OF Idaho, Inc. (SNP)Saint Alphonsus Health PlanHMO$04.0★
11Mount Carmel Health Plan OF Idaho, Inc. (SNP)Saint Alphonsus Health PlanHMO$04.0★
12Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$44.004.0★
13Unitedhealthcare OF THE Rockies, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$64.004.0★
14Blue Cross OF Idaho Health Service, Inc. (SNP)Blue Cross of IdahoHMO-3.5★
15Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
16Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
17Humana Medical Plan OF Utah, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$03.5★
18Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
19Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
20Blue Cross OF Idaho Health Service, Inc. (SNP)Blue Cross of IdahoHMO$16.003.5★
21Pacificsource Community Health Plans (SNP)PacificSource MedicareHMO POS$57.003.5★
22Blue Cross OF Idaho Health Service, Inc. (SNP)Blue Cross of IdahoHMO$59.003.5★
23Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$87.003.5★
24Pacificsource Community Health Plans (SNP)PacificSource MedicareLocal PPO-3.0★
25Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$03.0★
26Molina Healthcare OF Utah, Inc. (SNP)Molina Healthcare of Utah & IdahoHMO$03.0★
27Molina Healthcare OF Utah, Inc. (SNP)Molina Healthcare of Utah & IdahoHMO$37.603.0★
28Blue Cross OF Idaho Health Service, Inc. (SNP)Blue Cross of IdahoLocal PPO-N/R
29Mount Carmel Health Plan OF Idaho, Inc. (SNP)Saint Alphonsus Health PlanLocal PPO$0N/R
30Unitedhealthcare OF THE Rockies, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$21.40N/R
31Unitedhealthcare OF THE Rockies, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$37.60N/R
32American Health Plan OF UT, Inc. (SNP)American Health Advantage of UtahHMO$37.60N/R

Nationwide counties with similar Medicare Advantage markets

Data-derived peers across the CMS county landscape file: nearest enrollable plan count and nearest county-wide average CMS star rating. Not same-state neighbors or geographic containment.

Similar plan availability

Similar average CMS star rating

Choosing a plan in this county

Star rating first, then total cost, not the premium alone.

  • Shortlist the 4★+ plans above (13 here) - higher-rated plans manage chronic care and member service better. How star ratings work
  • Weigh total cost, not just premium: compare plan details using Medicare.gov before you enroll. Medicare Plan Compare
  • Check that your doctors and drugs are in-network before you enroll, and confirm the plan on Medicare.gov. Choosing a plan

Premiums shown are the monthly plan premium (Part C + D) from the CMS CY2026 Landscape file. Every enrollee also pays the standard Part B premium (about $202.90/mo in 2026). Always confirm current premiums, copays, and networks on Medicare.gov before enrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Canyon, ID?

There are 32 Medicare Advantage plans available in Canyon, ID for the 2026 plan year, including 15 Local PPO, 11 HMO, 6 HMO POS. Counts are individual consumer plans (employer-group / EGHP offerings excluded). Plan availability is determined by CMS and individual insurers.

What is the best-rated Medicare Advantage plan in Canyon?

The highest-rated plan in Canyon has a CMS star rating of 4.5 out of 5 - SIERRA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.. Star ratings reflect quality measures including preventive care, chronic disease management, and member satisfaction.

How much do Medicare Advantage plans cost in Canyon?

Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D combined) in Canyon range from $0 to $87.00, averaging $21.71. 12 plans offer a $0 monthly premium. Every enrollee also pays the standard Part B premium (about $202.90/month in 2026) on top of the plan premium. Premiums are from the CMS CY2026 Landscape file; always confirm current details on Medicare.gov.

What types of Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Canyon?

Canyon has 15 Local PPO, 11 HMO, 6 HMO POS. HMO plans require in-network providers, PPO plans allow out-of-network visits at higher cost, and PFFS plans let you see any Medicare-accepting provider.

Important: PlainMedicare provides CMS data for informational purposes only. This is not medical or insurance advice. Plan availability, premiums, and benefits change annually. Always verify with Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE before enrolling.
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare