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  4. Dekalb County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dekalb County, IL

Last update: June 13, 2026. Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026

Dekalb County, IL has 29 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 22 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 21% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Dekalb County, IL. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Dekalb County, IL.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium: $16.94/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 22
Average MOOP: $5,191 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 21% · 3 Stars: 75% · Below 3: 4%
Average Part D Deductible: $532.05
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 3,578
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of June 13, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Advantra Extra (PPO) — 811 enrollees
2. HumanaChoice H5216-251 (PPO) — 750 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) — 420 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.

  • Total PPO Plans 19
  • Average Monthly Premium $23.91/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 3,066
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 13
  • Average MOOP $5,397
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Advantra Extra (PPO) — 811 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Dekalb County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H5521-286-0
Humana Full Access H7617-009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $400 H7617-009-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H7617-022-0
HumanaChoice H7617-018
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $615 H7617-018-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$68 $5,400 $600 H8768-005-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-5
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H8768-010-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8768-019-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 $4,200 $615 H7301-002-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H7301-006-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $615 H7301-021-0
Humana Full Access H5216-412
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $400 H5216-412-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H5216-258-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H5216-355-0
HumanaChoice H5216-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$87 $6,550 $615 H5216-013-0
HumanaChoice H5216-251
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $615 H5216-251-0
HumanaChoice H5216-283
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $4,900 $615 H5216-283-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $4,850 $300 H8634-004-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A R5361-001-0
HumanaChoice R5361-002
☆☆☆☆☆
$103 $7,200 $615 R5361-002-0
What is the most popular PPO plan in Dekalb?

Aetna Medicare Advantra Extra (PPO) is the top PPO in Dekalb, with 811 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Dekalb?

There are 6 PPO plans in Dekalb without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.

Total HMO Plans
6
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
201
$0 Premium HMO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$4,825
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) — 130 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Dekalb County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $450 H3822-014-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H5779-010-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H5779-011-0
Wellcare Simple Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H5779-002-0
Wellcare Simple Essential Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H5779-009-0
Zing Choice IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,850 $0 H4624-001-0

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Dekalb?

HMO plans in Dekalb cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Dekalb?

The most popular HMO plan in Dekalb is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO), with 130 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Dekalb?

There are 1 HMO plans in Dekalb without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

  • Total HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $9.25/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 311
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $4,763
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS) — 133 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Dekalb County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $2,900 $440 H2802-025-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $520 H2802-054-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,350 $615 H3192-013-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H1206-008-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Dekalb?

In 2026, Dekalb has 4 HMO-POS plans with 311 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Dekalb?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Dekalb is $9.25, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Dekalb County, IL for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Dekalb County, IL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 6 21%
3 Stars 21 75%
Below 3 Stars 1 4%
Not Rated 1 3%
Average Rating 3.48

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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