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  4. Hamilton County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hamilton County, IA

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Hamilton County, IA includes 22 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 511, with 16 $0 premium options and 73% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $15.14/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 16
  • Average MOOP: $6,268 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 73% · 3 Stars: 23% · Below 3: 5%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $576.18
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 511
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 124 enrollees
    2. Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 69 enrollees
    3. Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) — 69 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Hamilton County, IA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Hamilton County, IA to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Iowa Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$24.60/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
211
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,770
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) — 69 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Hamilton County, Iowa (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$75 $7,150 $700 H1608-117-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$75 $7,150 $700 H5521-752-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $500 H5521-751-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $500 H1608-001-0
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
MercyOne Health Plan Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $450 H1846-007-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Hamilton?

PPO plans in Hamilton cost $24.60 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Hamilton?

The most popular PPO plan in Hamilton is Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO), with 69 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Hamilton do not include prescription drug coverage?

2 PPO plans in Hamilton 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $7.60/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 80
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $5,780
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 69 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Hamilton County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $700 H0028-053-1
MercyOne Health Plan Cash Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $375 H3668-031-0
MercyOne Health Plan Glory No RX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 N/A H3668-029-0
MercyOne Health Plan No Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $500 H3668-025-0
MercyOne Health Plan Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$38 $4,400 $400 H3668-026-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Hamilton?

Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) is the top HMO in Hamilton, with 69 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Hamilton?

1 HMO plans in Hamilton do not include prescription drug coverage.

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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$7.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
220
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,900
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 124 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Hamilton County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H1609-058-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $500 H1609-001-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $700 H1609-069-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $300 H1609-068-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $700 H1862-005-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Hamilton?

HMO-POS plans in Hamilton cost $7.00 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Hamilton?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Hamilton is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS), with 124 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Hamilton?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Hamilton without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hamilton County, IA (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Hamilton County, IA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 16 73%
3 Stars 5 23%
Below 3 Stars 1 5%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.82

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Hamilton County, Iowa, including communities such as Jewell, Webster City, 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

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, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — 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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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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