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  4. Franklin County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Franklin County, IA

Last update: May 3, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

Franklin County, IA has 22 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 16 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 48% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Franklin County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Franklin 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: $11.40/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 16
Average MOOP: $5,430 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 52% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $472.94
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 293
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 114 enrollees
2. MercyOne Health Plan Choice (PPO) — 44 enrollees
3. Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 30 enrollees

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 12
  • Average Monthly Premium $11.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 192
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 9
  • Average MOOP $5,692
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 114 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Franklin County, Iowa
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
MercyOne Health Plan Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $200 H1846-007-0
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 most popular PPO plan in Franklin?

Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) is the top PPO in Franklin, with 114 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Franklin?

There are 3 PPO plans in Franklin 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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$5.70/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
30
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$5,225
Top HMO by Enrollment
MercyOne Health Plan No Premium (HMO) — 19 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Franklin County, Iowa
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 typical premium for HMO plans in Franklin?

HMO plans in Franklin cost $5.70 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Franklin?

The most popular HMO plan in Franklin is MercyOne Health Plan No Premium (HMO), with 19 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Franklin?

There are 1 HMO plans in Franklin 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $16.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 71
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $5,042
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 30 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Franklin County, Iowa
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
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $615 H1862-005-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Franklin?

In 2026, Franklin has 6 HMO-POS plans with 71 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Franklin?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Franklin is $16.00, and 4 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Franklin County, IA for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Franklin County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 10 48%
3 Stars 11 52%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 5%
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

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 .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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