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  4. Madison County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Madison County, IL

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Madison County, IL, there are 49 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 39 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 33% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

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

Average Monthly Premium
$14.78/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
39
Average MOOP Limit
$5,276 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 33% · 3 Stars: 67% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$505.00
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
21,553
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) — 4,021 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS) — 3,877 enrollees
3. Essence Advantage Select (HMO) — 1,873 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 27
  • Average Monthly Premium $21.78/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 6,227
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 20
  • Average MOOP $5,657
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Humana Value Choice H7617-023 (PPO) — 1,093 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Madison County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Full Access H7617-008
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $400 H7617-008-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
Humana Value Choice H7617-023
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $615 H7617-023-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H7617-013-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$53 $4,500 $520 H2406-043-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H2406-069-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H1608-050-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $4,700 $615 H7301-009-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $7,500 $615 H1608-013-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $615 H7301-007-0
Humana Full Access H5216-407
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $400 H5216-407-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
Humana Value Choice H5216-318
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $615 H5216-318-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-403
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H5216-403-0
HumanaChoice H5216-032
☆☆☆☆☆
$63 $9,250 $615 H5216-032-0
HumanaChoice H5216-399
☆☆☆☆☆
$18 $6,000 $615 H5216-399-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H8634-021-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $450 H8634-012-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,000 $615 H8634-018-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H8634-019-0
Essence Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $340 H6200-001-0
Essence Advantage Premier Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$254 $2,000 $615 H6200-008-0
HealthSpring True Choice Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,250 $200 H7849-077-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A R5361-001-0
HumanaChoice R5361-002
☆☆☆☆☆
$103 $7,200 $615 R5361-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $385 H8320-005-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 IL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H8320-006-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Madison?

There are 27 PPO plans in 2026, covering 6,227 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Madison?

The average PPO premium in Madison is $21.78 per month, with 20 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Madison?

Humana Value Choice H7617-023 (PPO) is the top PPO in Madison, with 1,093 enrollees.

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

There are 4 PPO plans in Madison 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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$4.92/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
5,175
$0 Premium HMO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$4,638
Top HMO by Enrollment
Essence Advantage Select (HMO) — 1,873 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Madison County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Essence Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $0 H2610-005-0
Essence Advantage Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $2,900 $0 H2610-006-0
Essence Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $340 H2610-016-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H0028-065
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H0028-065-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-014
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,700 $615 H0028-014-0
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
Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $200 H5454-001-0
Molina Medicare Choice Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $0 H2715-003-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Madison cost $4.92 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Madison?

The most popular HMO plan in Madison is Essence Advantage Select (HMO), with 1,873 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Madison do not include drug coverage?

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

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
8
Average Monthly Premium
$5.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
10,151
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
7
Average MOOP
$4,575
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) — 4,021 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Madison County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $5,900 $615 H2663-006-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H2663-103-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H1416-009-0
Wellcare Simple Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H1416-082-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Madison?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Madison, with 4,021 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Madison?

1 HMO-POS plans in Madison do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$18.50/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,750
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Madison County, Illinois
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $6,800 $615 H8145-006-0
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8145-126-0

What is the typical premium for PFFS plans in Madison?

PFFS plans in Madison cost $18.50 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan has the most enrollment in Madison?

The most popular PFFS plan in Madison is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS options are available without prescription drug coverage in Madison?

There are 1 PFFS plans in Madison without prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Madison County, IL for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Madison 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 33%
3 Stars 30 67%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 4 8%
Average Rating 3.57

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

  • 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

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 .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — 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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