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  4. Ida County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Ida County, IA

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

Ida County, IA has 15 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 11 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 29% 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 Ida County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Ida 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: $11.53/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 11
Average MOOP: $5,350 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 29% · 3 Stars: 71% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $569.58
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 274
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 80 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 61 enrollees
3. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 43 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 9
  • Average Monthly Premium $10.56/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 169
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $5,456
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 61 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Ida County, Iowa
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
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 Ida?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in Ida, with 61 enrollees.

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

There are 2 PPO plans in Ida 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $8.20/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 105
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $4,870
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 80 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

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

In 2026, Ida has 5 HMO-POS plans with 105 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Ida?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Ida is $8.20, and 4 plans have no monthly premium.

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

Comparison table of 2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Ida County, Iowa
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 Ida cost $37.00 per month on average.
Which PFFS plan is most popular in Ida?
The most popular PFFS plan in Ida is , with 0 enrollees.
How many PFFS plans in Ida do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 PFFS plans in Ida without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Ida County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 4 29%
3 Stars 10 71%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 7%
Average Rating 3.79

* 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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