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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cass County, IA

Last update: May 9, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Cass County, IA, there are 15 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 43% 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 Cass County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Cass 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
$11.07/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
11
Average MOOP Limit
$5,640 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 43% · 3 Stars: 57% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$552.73
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
631
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 144 enrollees
2. Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 118 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) — 108 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
8
Average Monthly Premium
$15.63/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
206
$0 Premium PPO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,756
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) — 108 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cass County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$30 $4,900 $520 H1278-020-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1278-018-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $4,500 $615 H1608-117-0
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 Cass?

Cass County has 8 PPO plans for 2026, with 206 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Cass?

The typical PPO premium in Cass is $15.63, and 5 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$5,450
Top HMO by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cass County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
DEVOTED CORE 034 IA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $375 H7993-034-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 035 IA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,000 $605 H7993-035-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Cass cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Cass?
The most popular HMO plan in Cass is , with 0 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Cass do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Cass 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 425
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $5,530
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 144 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cass 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 Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$41 $3,900 $615 H1609-068-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $520 H2802-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H2802-074-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $615 H1862-005-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Cass?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 425 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Cass?

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

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Cass?

Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Cass, with 144 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Cass County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 2 14%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 6 43%
3 Stars 8 57%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 7%
Average Rating 3.93

* 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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