Medicare Advantage · Tennessee · 2026 plan year

Medicare Advantage in Lauderdale, TN

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

53
Plans available
4.5★
Best plan: Top-rated
$0
Lowest premium/mo
$21.41
Avg premium/mo
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The short answer

Lauderdale has 53 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, the best earns 4.5★ from CMS, 30 reach 4★ or higher, and 18 carry a $0 monthly premium.

53
plans to compare
4.5★
highest CMS rating here
18
$0-premium plans
30
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 Lauderdale, TN

Lauderdale, TN (FIPS 47097): 53 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: 19 HMO POS, 18 HMO, 16 Local PPO. Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D) range $0 – $157.00 (avg $21.41), with 18 $0-premium plans. 53 of 53 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 Lauderdale sits on CMS quality

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

3.77★ Top 53% higher than 47% 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 Lauderdale, ranked by CMS rating

#PlanInsurerTypePremium/moCMS stars
1Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO-4.5★
2Aetna Life Insurance Company (SNP)Aetna MedicareLocal PPO-4.5★
3Sierra Health AND Life Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareLocal PPO$04.5★
4Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO$04.5★
5Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO$04.5★
6Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO$04.5★
7Aetna Better Health Inc. (GA) (SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO$15.104.5★
8Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO$17.704.5★
9Aetna Life Insurance Company (SNP)Aetna MedicareLocal PPO$27.704.5★
10Emphesys Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$27.704.5★
11American Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)American Health Advantage of TennesseeHMO$27.704.5★
12Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareHMO POS$45.004.5★
13Cariten Health Plan Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO-4.0★
14Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS-4.0★
15Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO-4.0★
16Cariten Health Plan Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$04.0★
17Cariten Health Plan Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$04.0★
18Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
19Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
20Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$04.0★
21Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$04.0★
22Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$04.0★
23Cariten Health Plan Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$13.004.0★
24Cariten Health Plan Inc. (SNP)HumanaHMO$15.204.0★
25Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$19.004.0★
26Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$27.604.0★
27Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$27.704.0★
28Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$27.704.0★
29Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$89.004.0★
30Bluecross Blueshield OF Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)BlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeLocal PPO$157.004.0★
31Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO-3.5★
32Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$03.5★
33Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$19.103.5★
34Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$27.703.5★
35Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. (SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO POS$27.703.5★
36Volunteer State Health Plan (SNP)BlueCare Plus TennesseeHMO$27.703.5★
37Volunteer State Health Plan (SNP)BlueCare Plus TennesseeHMO$27.703.5★
38Volunteer State Health Plan (SNP)BlueCare Plus TennesseeHMO$27.703.5★
39Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$27.703.5★
40Humana Insurance Company (SNP)HumanaLocal PPO$138.003.5★
41Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS-3.0★
42Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$03.0★
43Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$03.0★
44Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO POS$03.0★
45Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO POS$03.0★
46Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO$03.0★
47Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (SNP)Cigna HealthCareLocal PPO$03.0★
48Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO$1.903.0★
49Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO POS$19.003.0★
50Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$23.903.0★
51Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$24.203.0★
52Harmony Health Plan, Inc. (SNP)WellcareHMO POS$27.703.0★
53Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc. (SNP)WellpointHMO$27.703.0★

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 (30 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 Lauderdale, TN?

There are 53 Medicare Advantage plans available in Lauderdale, TN for the 2026 plan year, including 19 HMO POS, 18 HMO, 16 Local PPO. 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 Lauderdale?

The highest-rated plan in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale?

Monthly plan premiums (Part C + D combined) in Lauderdale range from $0 to $157.00, averaging $21.41. 18 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 Lauderdale?

Lauderdale has 19 HMO POS, 18 HMO, 16 Local PPO. 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