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  4. Lake County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Lake County, IL

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Lake County, IL includes 44 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 29,436, with 35 $0 premium options and 35% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Lake County, IL are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Lake County, IL to see more options.

  • 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: $15.28/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 35
  • Average MOOP: $4,800 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 35% · 3 Stars: 63% · Below 3: 2%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $471.32
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 29,436
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO) — 7,820 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) — 3,743 enrollees
    3. HumanaChoice H5216-251 (PPO) — 3,624 enrollees

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
24
Average Monthly Premium
$23.01/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
16,974
$0 Premium PPO Plans
17
Average MOOP
$5,335
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) — 3,743 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Lake County, Illinois (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H5521-286-0
Aetna Medicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $5,000 $615 H5521-016-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $615 H5521-086-0
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 Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H7301-013-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 $395 H6545-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $355 H6545-010-0
Humana Full Access H5216-412
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $400 H5216-412-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H5216-355-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H5216-258-0
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 Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$90 $5,100 $450 H8634-003-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $4,850 $300 H8634-004-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $200 H7849-002-0
HealthSpring True Choice Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,250 $200 H7849-080-0
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Lake?
PPO plans in Lake cost $23.01 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Lake?
The most popular PPO plan in Lake is HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO), with 3,743 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Lake do not include prescription drug coverage?
6 PPO plans in Lake do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
9
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
10,245
$0 Premium HMO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$4,089
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO) — 7,820 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Lake County, Illinois (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
DEVOTED CORE 001 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,700 $395 H7151-001-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 003 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,850 $605 H7151-003-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,000 $200 H4513-085-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $200 H4513-086-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,750 $450 H8547-001-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1468-021
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $615 H1468-021-0
Humana Gold Plus H1468-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,150 $615 H1468-013-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $450 H3822-001-0
Zing Choice IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,850 $0 H4624-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Lake?

There are 9 HMO plans in 2026, covering 10,245 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Lake?

The average HMO premium in Lake is $0.00 per month, with 9 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Lake?

Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO) is the top HMO in Lake, with 7,820 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Lake?

0 HMO plans in Lake 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$10.91/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
2,217
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
9
Average MOOP
$4,214
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS) — 545 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Lake County, Illinois (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $440 H2802-024-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC IL-9
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $600 H2802-075-0
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
HealthSpring Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $200 H4513-084-0
Aetna Medicare Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H3192-001-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $450 H3822-007-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$83 $3,500 $450 H3822-008-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H1416-009-0
Wellcare Simple Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H1416-082-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H1206-003-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Lake cost $10.91 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Lake?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Lake is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS), with 545 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Lake do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Lake without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Lake County, IL (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Lake County, IL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 15 35%
3 Stars 27 63%
Below 3 Stars 1 2%
Not Rated 1 2%
Average Rating 3.58

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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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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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