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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Marion County, IA

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Marion County, IA includes 15 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 2,087, with 11 $0 premium options and 50% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Marion County, IA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Marion County, IA to see more options.

  • 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: $10.59/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 11
  • Average MOOP: $5,260 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 50% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $425.00
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 2,087
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 653 enrollees
    2. Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 423 enrollees
    3. Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 177 enrollees

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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$13.57/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,140
$0 Premium PPO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,536
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 653 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Marion County, Iowa (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
MercyOne Health Plan Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $200 H1846-007-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $4,500 $615 H1608-117-0
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 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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Marion?

PPO plans in Marion cost $13.57 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Marion?

The most popular PPO plan in Marion is Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO), with 653 enrollees.

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

2 PPO plans in Marion 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 $4.56/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 317
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $5,020
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 177 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Marion County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 top HMO by enrollment in Marion?

Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) is the top HMO in Marion, with 177 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Marion 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
3
Average Monthly Premium
$13.67/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
630
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
2
Average MOOP
$5,017
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 423 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Marion County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H1609-058-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$41 $3,900 $615 H1609-068-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 $615 H1862-005-0

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

HMO-POS plans in Marion cost $13.67 per month on average.

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Marion is Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS), with 423 enrollees.

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

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Marion without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Marion County, IA (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Marion County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 7 50%
3 Stars 7 50%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 7%
Average Rating 3.96

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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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