2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Alexander County, IL
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: August 15, 2026
For 2026, Alexander County, IL includes 20 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 226, with 16 $0 premium options and 40% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Alexander County, IL are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Alexander County, IL to see more options.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.
- Total PPO Plans
- 15
- Average Monthly Premium
- $16.20/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 89
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 11
- Average MOOP
- $6,527
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-403 (PPO) — 39 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Alexander?
PPO plans in Alexander cost $16.20 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Alexander?
The most popular PPO plan in Alexander is HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-403 (PPO), with 39 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Alexander do not include prescription drug coverage?
5 PPO plans in Alexander do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 1
- Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 0
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 1
- Average MOOP $5,500
- Top HMO by Enrollment — 0 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic | $0 | $5,500 | $450 | H3822-012-0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Alexander?
is the top HMO in Alexander, with 0 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Alexander?
0 HMO plans in Alexander do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.
- Total HMO-POS Plans
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 137
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 4
- Average MOOP
- $4,675
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS) — 84 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC ST-6 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H2802-073-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 | $0 | $3,200 | $440 | H2802-028-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 | $0 | $3,900 | $520 | H2802-052-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H2802-050-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Alexander?
HMO-POS plans in Alexander cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Alexander?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Alexander is AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS), with 84 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Alexander?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Alexander without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Alexander County, IL (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 8 | 40% |
| 3 Stars | 12 | 60% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.6 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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