2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Clay County, IA
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
In Clay County, IA, there are 16 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 31% 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 Clay County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Clay 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 | $37 | $5,900 | $600 | H8768-017-2 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA01 | $0 | $8,900 | N/A | H8768-018-0 | |
| 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 PPO | $0 | $4,150 | $300 | H5900-001-0 | |
| 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 Clay?
Clay County has 11 PPO plans for 2026, with 399 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Clay?
The typical PPO premium in Clay is $12.00, and 8 plans have no monthly premium.
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 $19.20/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 109
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
- Average MOOP $5,170
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 48 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1
| 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 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 | $55 | $5,900 | $520 | H5253-108-2 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Clay?
There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 109 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Clay?
The average HMO-POS premium in Clay is $19.20 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Clay?
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Clay, with 48 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Clay?
1 HMO-POS plans in Clay do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Clay County, IA for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 5 | 31% |
| 3 Stars | 11 | 69% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.78 | |
* 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 June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 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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