Medicare Advantage · Kentucky · 2026 plan year

Medicare Advantage in Henderson, KY

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

56
Plans available
4.5★
Best plan: Top-rated
$0
Lowest premium/mo
$20.13
Avg premium/mo
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The short answer

Henderson has 56 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, the best earns 4.5★ from CMS, 18 reach 4★ or higher, and 21 carry a $0 monthly premium.

56
plans to compare
4.5★
highest CMS rating here
21
$0-premium plans
18
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 Henderson, KY

Henderson, KY (FIPS 21101): 56 individual Medicare Advantage plans available (employer-group plans excluded). Highest CMS Star rating: 4.5/5 via HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN, INC.. Plan-type mix: 28 Local PPO, 19 HMO POS, 9 HMO. Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D) range $0 – $138.00 (avg $20.13), with 21 $0-premium plans. 54 of 56 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 Henderson sits on CMS quality

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

3.62★ Top 77% higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 3.75★–4★: 1,344 US counties (43%). Above this entry. 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 Henderson, ranked by CMS rating

#PlanInsurerTypePremium/moCMS stars
1Aetna Life Insurance Company (SNP)Aetna MedicareLocal PPO-4.5★
2Aetna Life Insurance Company (SNP)Aetna MedicareLocal PPO$04.5★
3Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$04.5★
4Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$04.5★
5Humana Medical Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$38.404.5★
6Aetna Life Insurance Company (SNP)Aetna MedicareLocal PPO$38.404.5★
7Aetna Health OF Ohio Inc. (SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO POS$04.0★
8Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
9Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
10Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
11Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
12Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldLocal PPO$15.004.0★
13Aetna Health OF Ohio Inc. (SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO$33.804.0★
14Aetna Health OF Ohio Inc. (SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO$38.404.0★
15Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$38.404.0★
16Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$38.404.0★
17Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldLocal PPO$44.004.0★
18Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$45.004.0★
19Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldLocal PPO-3.5★
20Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
21Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
22Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
23Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO-3.5★
24Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
25Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
26Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
27Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO POS$03.5★
28Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO POS$03.5★
29Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$03.5★
30Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$03.5★
31Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$13.103.5★
32Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$23.403.5★
33Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$24.003.5★
34Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$31.603.5★
35Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$31.703.5★
36Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$32.003.5★
37Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$36.403.5★
38Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$38.403.5★
39Humana Benefit Plan OF Illinois, Inc. (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$38.403.5★
40Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$38.403.5★
41Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$38.403.5★
42Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$46.003.5★
43Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$138.003.5★
44Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareLocal PPO-3.0★
45Signature Advantage, LLC (SNP)Signature Advantage (HMO SNP)HMO$03.0★
46Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareLocal PPO$03.0★
47Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO POS$03.0★
48Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO POS$03.0★
49Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$03.0★
50Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$03.0★
51Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$7.803.0★
52Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$10.603.0★
53Wellcare Health Insurance Company OF Kentucky, Inc (SNP)WellcareLocal PPO$32.403.0★
54Signature Advantage, LLC (SNP)Signature Advantage (HMO SNP)HMO$35.903.0★
55Plan 001-Local PPO-N/R
56Plan 002-Local PPO-N/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 (18 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 Henderson, KY?

There are 56 Medicare Advantage plans available in Henderson, KY for the 2026 plan year, including 28 Local PPO, 19 HMO POS, 9 HMO. 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 Henderson?

The highest-rated plan in Henderson has a CMS star rating of 4.5 out of 5 - HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN, INC.. Star ratings reflect quality measures including preventive care, chronic disease management, and member satisfaction.

How much do Medicare Advantage plans cost in Henderson?

Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D combined) in Henderson range from $0 to $138.00, averaging $20.13. 21 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 Henderson?

Henderson has 28 Local PPO, 19 HMO POS, 9 HMO. 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