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  4. McHenry County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in McHenry County, IL

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In McHenry County, IL, there are 46 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 37 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 27% 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 McHenry County, IL. Or explore all Medicare Options available in McHenry 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
$15.65/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
37
Average MOOP Limit
$5,063 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 27% · 3 Stars: 71% · Below 3: 2%
Average Part D Deductible
$464.36
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
15,319
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) — 3,601 enrollees
2. HumanaChoice H5216-251 (PPO) — 2,873 enrollees
3. Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO) — 1,616 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
25
Average Monthly Premium
$22.52/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
11,486
$0 Premium PPO Plans
19
Average MOOP
$5,698
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-018 (PPO) — 3,601 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – McHenry County, Illinois, 2026
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 Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $6,750 $615 H7301-032-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H7301-033-0
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
HumanaChoice H5216-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$87 $6,550 $615 H5216-013-0
HumanaChoice H5216-251
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $615 H5216-251-0
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
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $615 H8634-008-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H8634-021-0
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
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 total number of PPO plans offered in McHenry?

McHenry County has 25 PPO plans for 2026, with 11,486 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in McHenry?

The typical PPO premium in McHenry is $22.52, and 19 plans have no monthly premium.

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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
2,551
$0 Premium HMO Plans
14
Average MOOP
$4,271
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO) — 1,616 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – McHenry County, Illinois, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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 H1468-013
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,150 $615 H1468-013-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $450 H3822-001-0
Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $200 H3071-002-0
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
Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $200 H5454-002-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in McHenry cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in McHenry?
The most popular HMO plan in McHenry is Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO), with 1,616 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in McHenry do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in McHenry 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $20.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 1,264
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $3,975
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8 (HMO-POS) — 757 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – McHenry County, Illinois, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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
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
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in McHenry?

There are 6 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 1,264 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in McHenry?

The average HMO-POS premium in McHenry is $20.00 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in McHenry?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC IL-8 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in McHenry, with 757 enrollees.

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

0 HMO-POS plans in McHenry 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$37.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
18
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
0
Average MOOP
$6,800
Top PFFS by Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS) — 18 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

PFFS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – McHenry County, Illinois, 2026
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

What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?

PFFS plans in McHenry cost $37.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan is most popular in McHenry?

The most popular PFFS plan in McHenry is Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS), with 18 enrollees.

How many PFFS plans in McHenry do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 PFFS plans in McHenry without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in McHenry County, IL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 12 27%
3 Stars 32 71%
Below 3 Stars 1 2%
Not Rated 1 2%
Average Rating 3.46

* 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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