Best Arkansas Medicare Advantage Plans

MoneyGeek found the most widely available plans in Arkansas by using the five-star quality rating system of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We broke down the best plans in the state based on policy type, whether you need drug coverage and if you want to limit out-of-pocket costs.

Since these are general recommendations, it’s best to shop around to choose a plan that fits your needs and has hospitals and providers in its network that you want to use.

If you're not looking for a Medicare Advantage plan but want to cover out-of-pocket costs that your base Medicare plan doesn't cover, MoneyGeek also ranked the best Medicare Supplement Plans in Arkansas.

The best Medicare Advantage Plan in Arkansas depends on your individual needs. If you’re looking for a PPO plan with drug coverage, six core benefits and a high CMS star rating, MoneyGeek found that the HumanaChoice H5216-231 plan offered by Humana is the best option.

There are many benefits of choosing a PPO plan. While it’s more expensive, it offers added flexibility and lets you choose any hospital or provider. You also don’t need a referral to see a specialist.

In Arkansas, the best HMO Medicare Advantage Plan depends on your needs. MoneyGeek’s research shows that, for someone looking for an HMO plan with drug coverage, six core benefits and a high star rating from the CMS, the Cigna Preferred Medicare plan offered by Cigna could be the best option.

While an HMO plan is more affordable compared to other types of plans, it does not allow you to go outside of your network except in an emergency. It also requires a referral if you want to see a specialist.

MoneyGeek researched the best Medicare Advantage Plans in Arkansas for people who are not looking for Part D prescription drug coverage. If you’re looking for a Medicare Advantage Plan with or without drug coverage, six core benefits and a high star rating from the CMS, MoneyGeek found that the best option for you could be the Cigna Preferred Medicare plan offered by Cigna. Even if you are not looking for a plan with drug coverage, it might suit you well.

While there are many health plans available that offer low to no premiums, you might have to pay a higher amount of money to cover out-of-pocket expenses if you choose these plans.

MoneyGeek’s research shows that the AARP Medicare Advantage Choice plan by UnitedHealthcare is the best option for people looking for a Medicare Advantage Plan with no premiums or a low in-network max out-of-pocket (MOOP), drug coverage, six core benefits and a high star rating from the CMS.

In Arkansas, 10 healthcare organizations offer Medicare Advantage Plans. MoneyGeek researched the following statistics on Medicare Advantage in the state to help you understand the rare and common components of the plans.

MoneyGeek collected data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2022 MA Landscape Source Files released in October 2021. Plans in Arkansas were filtered down to those that offer drug coverage (unless otherwise noted), offer six of the most common Medicare Advantage coverage benefits and are available to at least 50% of the population of Arkansas based on county availability.