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  3. Iowa
  4. Chickasaw County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Chickasaw County, IA

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Chickasaw County, IA includes 18 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 466, with 14 $0 premium options and 53% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Chickasaw County, IA are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Chickasaw 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: $8.82/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 14
  • Average MOOP: $5,256 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 53% · 3 Stars: 47% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $472.86
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 466
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 112 enrollees
    2. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 101 enrollees
    3. MercyOne Health Plan Choice (PPO) — 76 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.

Total PPO Plans
9
Average Monthly Premium
$10.56/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
256
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,483
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 112 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Chickasaw County, Iowa (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 typical premium for PPO plans available in Chickasaw?

PPO plans in Chickasaw cost $10.56 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Chickasaw?

The most popular PPO plan in Chickasaw is Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO), with 112 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Chickasaw?

2 PPO plans in Chickasaw do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $5.70/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 44
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $5,225
  • Top HMO by Enrollment MercyOne Health Plan No Premium (HMO) — 26 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Chickasaw County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Chickasaw?

In 2026, Chickasaw County has 4 HMO plans with 44 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Chickasaw?

The typical HMO premium in Chickasaw is $5.70, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.

Total HMO-POS Plans
5
Average Monthly Premium
$8.20/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
166
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$4,870
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 101 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Chickasaw County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Chickasaw cost $8.20 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Chickasaw?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Chickasaw is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS), with 101 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Chickasaw do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Chickasaw without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Chickasaw County, IA (2026) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Chickasaw 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 53%
3 Stars 8 47%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 6%
Average Rating 4

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

  • 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

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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