MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) in Buffalo County, Nebraska — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) (H0816-002) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS from Sanford Health available in Buffalo County, Nebraska in 2026, with a -star overall rating, a $4,500 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $400 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationSanford Health
Plan nameMyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS)
Contract IDH0816
Plan ID002
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categoryMA-PD
Plan typeHMO-POS
SNPNo
Monthly consolidated premium$0.00
Part C premium$0.00
Part D basic premium$0.00
Part D total premium$0.00
Annual Part D deductible$400.00
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$4500.00
Overall star rating

How this plan is structured

  • $0 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.
  • HMO-POS plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
  • $4,500 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 = Buffalo 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 Buffalo County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 33 Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo County, Nebraska, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 13 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $155.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $2500.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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:

  1. Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H0816-002.
  2. Call the plan (Sanford Health) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
  3. Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.

What H0816-002 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H0816-002, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 0816 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 002 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 MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) an HMO or PPO?

MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) is an HMO-POS — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.

Does MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $400.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) is $4500.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) (H0816-002)?

MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) (H0816-002) is offered in 20 Nebraska counties: Buffalo County, Butler County, Cass County, Fillmore County, Gage County, Hall County, Hamilton County, Howard County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Lancaster County, Merrick County, Nemaha County, Otoe County, Pawnee County, Polk County, Saline County, Saunders County, Seward County, and York County.

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