- Entity
- county:iowa-buena-vista-19021
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/iowa/buena-vista/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 13
- PPO Plans
- 7
- HMO Plans
- 1
- HMO-POS Plans
- 4
- PFFS Plans
- 1
- Average Monthly Premium
- 27.31
- Average MOOP
- 6726.92
- Average Part D Deductible
- 652.22
- $0 Premium Plans
- 7
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 0
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 53.85
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 0
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 35.14
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6928.57
- PPO Enrollment
- 136
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 4200
- HMO Enrollment
- 93
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 1
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 12.25
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6737.5
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 158
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- PFFS Average Monthly Premium
- 60
- PFFS Average MOOP
- 7800
- PFFS Enrollment
- 0
- PFFS $0 Premium Plans
- 0
- PFFS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- Entity
- county:iowa-buena-vista-19021
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/iowa/buena-vista/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-iowa-buena-vista-19021-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 13
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002
H5253-108-1 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0003
H8768-017-2 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA01
H8768-018-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2
H5253-241-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H1609-058-0 -
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra
H1608-117-0 -
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
H5521-752-0 -
Aetna Medicare Value Care
H1609-068-0 -
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006
H8145-006-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
H0028-053-1 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-278-1 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340
H5216-340-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-014
H5216-014-0
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 387
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Buena Vista County, IA
Last update: .
In Buena Vista County, IA, there are 13 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 7 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) 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 Buena Vista County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Buena Vista County, IA.
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.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0003 | $45 | $7,150 | $685 | H8768-017-2 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA01 | $0 | $9,850 | N/A | H8768-018-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra | $75 | $7,150 | $700 | H1608-117-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra | $75 | $7,150 | $700 | H5521-752-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-278-1 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 | $0 | $5,000 | $700 | H5216-340-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-014 | $51 | $7,500 | $700 | H5216-014-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista County has 7 PPO plans for 2027, with 136 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Buena Vista?
The typical PPO premium in Buena Vista is $35.14, and 3 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
- 1
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 93
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $4,200
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 93 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 | $0 | $4,200 | $700 | H0028-053-1 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Buena Vista cost $0.00 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Buena Vista?
- The most popular HMO plan in Buena Vista is Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO), with 93 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Buena Vista do not include drug coverage?
- There are 0 HMO plans in Buena Vista 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 4
- Average Monthly Premium $12.25/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 158
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
- Average MOOP $6,738
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 139 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 | $49 | $5,900 | $685 | H5253-108-1 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 | $0 | $9,850 | N/A | H5253-241-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $6,750 | N/A | H1609-058-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care | $0 | $4,450 | $300 | H1609-068-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Buena Vista?
There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 158 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Buena Vista?
The average HMO-POS premium in Buena Vista is $12.25 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Buena Vista?
Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Buena Vista, with 139 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Buena Vista?
2 HMO-POS plans in Buena Vista 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
- $60.00/mo
- Total PFFS Enrollment
- 0
- $0 Premium PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average MOOP
- $7,800
- Top PFFS by Enrollment
- — 0 enrollees
- PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 | $60 | $7,800 | $700 | H8145-006-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?
PFFS plans in Buena Vista cost $60.00 per month on average.
Which PFFS plan is most popular in Buena Vista?
The most popular PFFS plan in Buena Vista is , with 0 enrollees.
How many PFFS plans in Buena Vista do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 PFFS plans in Buena Vista without prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Buena Vista County, IA for 2027.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) |
| 3 Stars | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) |
| Below 3 Stars | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) |
| Not Rated | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) |
| Average Rating | (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) | |
* 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: 202609
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09
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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