Where to start
This page lists every Medicare plan sold in Linn County for 2026, sorted from the lowest cost each month. They're in four tables below, by the kind of coverage. Jump to the one that fits you. Under each table, Compare these plans opens the same plans in our plan list, where you can add your prescriptions, narrow the list and compare plans side by side.
- Medicare Advantage with drug coverage (19 plans)
- Part D drug plans (10 plans)
- Special needs plans (9 plans)
- Medicare Advantage without drug coverage (5 plans)
- Medigap (Medicare Supplement) prices
Not sure which you need? Most people choose either a Medicare Advantage plan, which usually includes drug coverage, or Original Medicare with a Part D drug plan and often a Medigap policy to pay what Medicare leaves.
What would these plans cost you? Try the calculator → It's set to Linn County. Add your age, health and drugs to see what each kind of plan would cost you next year and over the years ahead.
The best plan here for…
- A low monthly premium
- Money back on your Part B premium
- The lowest cost in a bad year
- Dental coverage
- A high star rating
- Seeing doctors outside a network
- The lowest-priced Medigap Plan G
No plan is best for everyone, so we pick one for each of these and explain why. All our picks in Linn County
At a glance
- 24 Medicare Advantage plans are open to anyone with Medicare here; 13 charge no monthly premium.
- 9 give back part of your Part B premium, up to $154.20 a month.
- The lowest yearly limit on what you pay for in-network care is $3,500.
- 10 Part D drug plans, from $0 to $110 a month.
Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage 19
Medical and drug coverage in one plan, open to anyone with Medicare who lives here. This is what most people mean by a Medicare Advantage plan.
| Plan | Network | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 004 OR (HMO) Devoted Health · H2923-004-000 | HMO | $0/moGives back $154.20/mo of your Part B premium | $7,900 | 3.5★ |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) Wellcare · H5439-015-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $10/mo of your Part B premium | $9,250 | 3.0★ |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Value (HMO-POS) Kaiser Permanente · H9003-009-000 | HMO-POS | $0/moGives back $10/mo of your Part B premium | $5,500 | 4.0★ |
| HumanaChoice H5216-428 (PPO) Humana · H5216-428-005 | PPO | $0/moGives back $1/mo of your Part B premium | $6,750 | 3.5★ |
| DEVOTED CORE 003 OR (HMO) Devoted Health · H2923-003-000 | HMO | $0/mo | $5,900 | 3.5★ |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OR-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare · H3805-039-002 | HMO-POS | $0/mo | $5,500 | 3.5★ |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Wellcare · H5439-022-003 | PPO | $0/mo | $6,750 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Wellcare · H6815-039-000 | HMO-POS | $0/mo | $7,500 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) Wellcare · H6815-038-000 | HMO-POS | $35/mo | $7,900 | 3.0★ |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard (HMO-POS) Kaiser Permanente · H9003-006-000 | HMO-POS | $37/mo | $4,500 | 4.0★ |
| DEVOTED PREMIUM 006 OR (HMO) Devoted Health · H2923-006-000 | HMO | $47.50/mo | $5,900 | 3.5★ |
| Wellcare Low Premium Open (PPO) Wellcare · H5439-019-000 | PPO | $59/mo | $7,000 | 3.0★ |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OR-0003 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare · H3805-001-000 | HMO-POS | $69/mo | $5,200 | 3.5★ |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OR-0001 (PPO) UnitedHealthcare · H2406-042-000 | PPO | $74/mo | $5,700 | 4.0★ |
| HumanaChoice H5216-048 (PPO) Humana · H5216-048-000 | PPO | $87/mo | $6,750 | 3.5★ |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced (HMO-POS) Kaiser Permanente · H9003-001-000 | HMO-POS | $119/mo | $3,500 | 4.0★ |
| Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO) Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon · H3817-008-002 | PPO | $124/mo | $6,000 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) Wellcare · H5439-011-000 | PPO | $160/mo | $6,500 | 3.0★ |
| Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO) Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon · H3817-009-002 | PPO | $214/mo | $5,400 | 3.0★ |
Part D drug plans 10
Standalone drug coverage, for people who keep Original Medicare (often with a Medigap policy). Drug plans are sold for a whole region, so the same plans are sold throughout Oregon, Washington.
| Plan | Premium | Drug deductible | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Cigna Healthcare · S5617-148-000 | $0/mo | $615 | 2.5★ |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-113-000 | $0/mo | $615 | 3★ |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) Wellcare · S4802-020-000 | $0/mo | $615 | 3.5★ |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) Wellcare · S4802-135-000 | $0/mo | $615 | 3.5★ |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-209-000 | $22.10/mo | $601 | 3★ |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) UnitedHealthcare · S5921-374-000 | $38.40/mo | $615 | 2★ |
| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) Cigna Healthcare · S5617-380-000 | $50/mo | $615 | 2.5★ |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP) Aetna Medicare · S5601-060-000 | $85.90/mo | $615 | 3★ |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-176-000 | $108.60/mo | None | 3★ |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) UnitedHealthcare · S5921-411-000 | $110/mo | $130 | 2★ |
Special needs plans 9
Medicare Advantage plans built for people with particular needs, and open only to people who have them. If one of the three below describes you, these are often worth a look before a general plan. Each row says who can join.
Who special needs plans are for
- D-SNP: you have Medicaid as well as Medicare (sometimes called "dual eligible" or "Medi-Medi").
- C-SNP: you have a chronic condition the plan is built around, such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic lung disease or dementia. The plan checks with your doctor.
- I-SNP: you live in a nursing home or similar facility, or need that level of care at home.
Why people choose them
- Care built around you. Most assign a care coordinator, and many run clinical programs for the condition they serve: diabetes education and supplies, heart or lung monitoring, medication reviews, or doctors who visit you in a facility.
- Often more generous extras. Many offer larger allowances than general plans for groceries, over-the-counter items, transportation, meals or utilities. Compare the figures; they vary widely from plan to plan.
- Lower costs for many members. With full Medicaid, a D-SNP member usually pays nothing for care Medicare covers.
The catch: you have to qualify, and the plan will check, for example your Medicaid status or a doctor's confirmation of your condition. If you're not sure, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free, unbiased advice.
| Plan | Network | Who can join | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care OR-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H3805-040-000 | HMO-POS | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $0/mo | $5,500 | 3.5★ |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan OR-F001 (PPO I-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H0710-036-000 | PPO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $10.50/mo | $9,250 | 4.5★ |
| UHC Care Advantage OR-E001 (PPO I-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H0710-037-000 | PPO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $10.50/mo | $4,000 | 4.5★ |
| AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) AgeRight Advantage · H1372-001-000 | HMO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $10.50/mo | $9,250 | 4.0★ |
| UHC Complete Care Support OR-1A (PPO C-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H2001-045-000 | PPO | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $10.50/mo | $9,250 | 4.5★ |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 009 OR (HMO C-SNP) Devoted Health · H2923-009-000 | HMO | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $10.50/mo | $9,250 | 3.5★ |
| Samaritan Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Samaritan Advantage Health Plans · H3811-003-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $10.50/mo | $9,250 | 3.0★ |
| AgeRight Advantage Plus Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) AgeRight Advantage · H1372-002-000 | HMO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $65/mo | $6,000 | 4.0★ |
| AgeRight Advantage Premier Health Plan (HMO C-SNP) AgeRight Advantage · H1372-003-000 | HMO | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $65/mo | $6,000 | 4.0★ |
Medicare Advantage plans without drug coverage 5
Medical coverage only. These suit people who get their drugs elsewhere, such as from the VA or an employer, since you generally can't add a separate Part D plan to them.
| Plan | Network | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OR-MA01 (PPO) UnitedHealthcare · H2406-073-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $140/mo of your Part B premium | $6,700 | 4.0★ |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) Humana · H5216-427-002 | PPO | $0/moGives back $125/mo of your Part B premium | $9,150 | 3.5★ |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) Wellcare · H5439-010-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $50/mo of your Part B premium | $6,750 | 3.0★ |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) Humana · H5216-455-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $30/mo of your Part B premium | $5,100 | 3.5★ |
| Regence Valiance (PPO) Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon · H3817-010-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $15/mo of your Part B premium | $5,300 | 3.0★ |
Medigap (Medicare Supplement)
A Medigap policy pays some or all of what Original Medicare leaves you owing, and works with any doctor who takes Medicare. The coverage of each plan letter is the same whichever company sells it; only the price differs.
- Plan G: $166–$609/mo from 17 companies, at age 65.
- Plan N: $115–$382/mo from 17 companies, at age 65.
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