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  4. Bremer County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Bremer County, IA

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Bremer County, IA, there are 19 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 15 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 50% 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 Bremer County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Bremer County, IA.

  • 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
$8.36/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
15
Average MOOP Limit
$5,200 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 50% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$482.33
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,145
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 397 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 257 enrollees
3. MercyOne Health Plan Choice (PPO) — 89 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
9
Average Monthly Premium
$10.56/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
526
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,483
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 257 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Bremer County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
MercyOne Health Plan Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $200 H1846-007-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $615 H1608-037-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $4,500 $615 H1608-117-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H1608-001-0
Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5900-006-0
Humana Full Access H5216-411
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,250 $400 H5216-411-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $600 H5216-340-0
HumanaChoice H5216-014
☆☆☆☆☆
$38 $9,250 $615 H5216-014-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Bremer?

Bremer County has 9 PPO plans for 2026, with 526 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Bremer?

The typical PPO premium in Bremer is $10.56, and 7 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$4.56/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
119
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,020
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 60 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Bremer County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
MercyOne Health Plan Cash Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $250 H3668-031-0
MercyOne Health Plan Glory No RX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H3668-029-0
MercyOne Health Plan No Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $150 H3668-025-0
MercyOne Health Plan Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $3,900 $100 H3668-026-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H0028-053-1
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Bremer cost $4.56 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Bremer?
The most popular HMO plan in Bremer is Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO), with 60 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Bremer do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Bremer 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $8.20/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 500
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $4,870
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 397 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Bremer County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H1609-058-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 $615 H1609-001-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H1609-069-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$41 $3,900 $615 H1609-068-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $615 H1862-005-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Bremer?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 500 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Bremer?

The average HMO-POS premium in Bremer is $8.20 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Bremer?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Bremer, with 397 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Bremer County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 9 50%
3 Stars 9 50%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 5%
Average Rating 3.97

* 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 May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026

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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