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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hancock County, IA

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Hancock County, IA, there are 21 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 15 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) 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 Hancock County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hancock 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
$15.86/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
15
Average MOOP Limit
$6,367 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
(2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Average Part D Deductible
$568.44
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
217
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. MercyOne Health Plan Choice (PPO) — 53 enrollees
2. Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 32 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 29 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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$24.60/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
130
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,770
Top PPO by Enrollment
MercyOne Health Plan Choice (PPO) — 53 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hancock County, Iowa, 2027
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
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Hancock?

Hancock County has 10 PPO plans for 2027, with 130 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hancock?

The typical PPO premium in Hancock is $24.60, and 6 plans have no monthly premium.

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
$9.50/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
15
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$6,175
Top HMO by Enrollment
MercyOne Health Plan No Premium (HMO) — 15 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hancock County, Iowa, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
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 average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Hancock cost $9.50 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Hancock?
The most popular HMO plan in Hancock is MercyOne Health Plan No Premium (HMO), with 15 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Hancock do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Hancock 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 7
  • Average Monthly Premium $7.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 72
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $5,900
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 32 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hancock County, Iowa, 2027
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
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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Hancock?

There are 7 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 72 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Hancock?

The average HMO-POS premium in Hancock is $7.00 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Hancock?

Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hancock, with 32 enrollees.

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

2 HMO-POS plans in Hancock do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hancock County, IA for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hancock County, IA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
3 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Below 3 Stars (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Not Rated (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon) (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)
Average Rating (2027 Star Ratings Coming Soon)

* 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: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09

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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