- Entity
- county:iowa-des-moines-19057
- 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/des-moines/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 9
- PPO Plans
- 5
- HMO Plans
- 1
- HMO-POS Plans
- 3
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 16.11
- Average MOOP
- 6505.56
- Average Part D Deductible
- 695
- $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.89
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 66.67
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 89
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 11
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 19.2
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6840
- PPO Enrollment
- 512
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 4200
- HMO Enrollment
- 407
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 1
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 16.33
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6716.67
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 685
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 2
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:iowa-des-moines-19057
- 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/des-moines/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-iowa-des-moines-19057-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 9
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
H0028-053-1 -
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 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-278-1 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340
H5216-340-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-014
H5216-014-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H1862-005-0
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Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 1604
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Des Moines County, IA
Last update: .
In Des Moines County, IA, there are 9 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 6 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 89% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.
- Total PPO Plans 5
- Average Monthly Premium $19.20/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 512
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 3
- Average MOOP $6,840
- Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO) — 243 enrollees
- PPO 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-0003 | $45 | $7,150 | $685 | H8768-017-2 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA01 | $0 | $9,850 | N/A | H8768-018-0 | |
| 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 Des Moines?
There are 5 PPO plans in 2027, covering 512 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Des Moines?
The average PPO premium in Des Moines is $19.20 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Des Moines?
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO) is the top PPO in Des Moines, with 243 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Des Moines?
There are 2 PPO plans in Des Moines without prescription drug coverage.
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
- 407
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $4,200
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 407 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 Des Moines cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Des Moines?
The most popular HMO plan in Des Moines is Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO), with 407 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Des Moines do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Des Moines without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| 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 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,400 | $700 | H1862-005-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Des Moines?
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Des Moines, with 519 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Des Moines?
1 HMO-POS plans in Des Moines do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Des Moines County, IA for 2027.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 8 | 89% |
| 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Below 3 Stars | 1 | 11% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.89 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Des Moines County, Iowa, including communities such as Burlington, Danville, Mediapolis, West Burlington, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.
- 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
County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.
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
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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