- Entity
- county:illinois-mercer-17131
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/illinois/mercer/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 21
- PPO Plans
- 15
- HMO Plans
- 5
- HMO-POS Plans
- 1
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 14.29
- Average MOOP
- 6154.76
- Average Part D Deductible
- 583.57
- $0 Premium Plans
- 16
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 7
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.36
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 76.19
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 14
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 86
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 16.33
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6550
- PPO Enrollment
- 415
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 11
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 6
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 5020
- HMO Enrollment
- 319
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 5
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 55
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 5900
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 294
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 0
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- Entity
- county:illinois-mercer-17131
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/illinois/mercer/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-illinois-mercer-17131-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 21
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-022-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-013
H7617-013-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002
H5253-108-2 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0003
H8768-017-2 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA01
H8768-018-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-355-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-258-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-403
H5216-403-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-013
H5216-013-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-399
H5216-399-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
H8634-021-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential
H8634-012-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice
H8634-018-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect
H8634-019-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value
H3822-014-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
R5361-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R5361-002
R5361-002-0 -
Wellcare Giveback
H5779-010-0 -
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
H5779-011-0 -
Wellcare Simple Essential
H5779-002-0 -
Wellcare Simple Essential Value
H5779-009-0
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Humana USAA Honor Giveback
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 1028
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Mercer County, IL
Last update: .
In Mercer County, IL, there are 21 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 16 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 14% 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 Mercer County, IL. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Mercer County, IL.
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 15
- Average Monthly Premium $16.33/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 415
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 11
- Average MOOP $6,550
- Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0003 (PPO) — 198 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Mercer?
There are 15 PPO plans in 2026, covering 415 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Mercer?
The average PPO premium in Mercer is $16.33 per month, with 11 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Mercer?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0003 (PPO) is the top PPO in Mercer, with 198 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Mercer?
There are 6 PPO plans in Mercer 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
- 5
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 319
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 5
- Average MOOP
- $5,020
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Wellcare Simple Essential Value (HMO) — 162 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| 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 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Mercer cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Mercer?
The most popular HMO plan in Mercer is Wellcare Simple Essential Value (HMO), with 162 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Mercer do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Mercer 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.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 | $55 | $5,900 | $520 | H5253-108-2 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Mercer?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Mercer, with 294 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Mercer?
0 HMO-POS plans in Mercer do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Mercer County, IL for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 3 | 14% |
| 3 Stars | 18 | 86% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.36 | |
* 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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