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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Jackson County, IA

Last update: June 11, 2026. Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026

In Jackson County, IA, there are 23 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 17 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 45% 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 Jackson County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Jackson 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
$10.90/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
17
Average MOOP Limit
$5,376 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 45% · 3 Stars: 55% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$480.83
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
803
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of June 13, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 197 enrollees
2. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 147 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 101 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 399
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 9
  • Average MOOP $5,692
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 147 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Jackson 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 total number of PPO plans offered in Jackson?

There are 12 PPO plans in 2026, covering 399 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Jackson?

The average PPO premium in Jackson is $11.00 per month, with 9 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Jackson?

Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) is the top PPO in Jackson, with 147 enrollees.

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

There are 3 PPO plans in Jackson 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$4.56/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
66
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,020
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 51 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Jackson 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
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H0028-053-1

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Jackson cost $4.56 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Jackson?

The most popular HMO plan in Jackson is Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO), with 51 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Jackson do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO plans in Jackson without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
338
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,042
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 197 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Jackson 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 leading HMO-POS plan in Jackson?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Jackson, with 197 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Jackson do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Jackson 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 45%
3 Stars 12 55%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 4%
Average Rating 3.91

* 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 June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 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 .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — 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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