HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) in Polk County, Georgia — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) (H5525-049) is a $29-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Humana Inc. available in Polk County, Georgia in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $350 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Humana Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H5525 |
| Plan ID | 049 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $29.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $29.00 |
| Part D total premium | $29.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $350.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $29 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Polk County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Polk County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 72 Medicare Advantage plans in Polk County, Georgia, of which 5 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 43 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $100.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $4200.00 to $9250.00.
Other 5.0-star Medicare Advantage plans in Polk County (first three alphabetically):
| Plan | Organization | Premium | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Mitchell Family Office | $25.40 | $9250.00 |
| Georgia Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) | Mitchell Family Office | $25.40 | $9250.00 |
| UHC Dual Complete GA-S1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | $25.40 | $9250.00 |
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Polk County, Georgia.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5525-049.
- Call the plan (Humana Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H5525-049 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5525-049, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5525 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 049 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $350.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) (H5525-049)?
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) (H5525-049) is offered in 31 Georgia counties: Atkinson County, Bacon County, Barrow County, Berrien County, Bibb County, Brantley County, Butts County, Charlton County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Fannin County, Gilmer County, Heard County, Houston County, Jasper County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurens County, Lincoln County, Macon County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Peach County, Polk County, Putnam County, Tattnall County, Twiggs County, and Wayne County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.