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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dickinson County, IA

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Dickinson County, IA, there are 17 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 29% 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 Dickinson County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Dickinson County, IA.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$15.59/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
11
Average MOOP Limit
$5,679 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 29% · 3 Stars: 71% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$564.62
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
775
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 530 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 61 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 56 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$12.00/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
677
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$5,809
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 530 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Dickinson County, Iowa, 2026
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 Dickinson?

Dickinson County has 11 PPO plans for 2026, with 677 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Dickinson?

The typical PPO premium in Dickinson 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 98
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $5,170
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 61 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Dickinson 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 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 Dickinson?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 98 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Dickinson?

The average HMO-POS premium in Dickinson is $19.20 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Dickinson?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Dickinson, with 61 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Dickinson 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
$37.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
0
Average MOOP
$6,800
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

PFFS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Dickinson County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $6,800 $615 H8145-006-0

What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?

PFFS plans in Dickinson cost $37.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan is most popular in Dickinson?

The most popular PFFS plan in Dickinson is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS plans in Dickinson do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 PFFS plans in Dickinson without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Dickinson County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 5 29%
3 Stars 12 71%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.76

* 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: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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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