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  3. Iowa
  4. Pocahontas County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Pocahontas County, IA

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Pocahontas County, IA, there are 17 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 29% 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 Pocahontas County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Pocahontas 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
$15.59/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
11
Average MOOP Limit
$5,679 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 29% · 3 Stars: 71% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$564.62
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
307
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 111 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 72 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 28 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 11
  • Average Monthly Premium $12.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 207
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 8
  • Average MOOP $5,809
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) — 111 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

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

There are 11 PPO plans in 2026, covering 207 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Pocahontas?

The average PPO premium in Pocahontas is $12.00 per month, with 8 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Pocahontas?

Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) is the top PPO in Pocahontas, with 111 enrollees.

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

There are 3 PPO plans in Pocahontas 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$19.20/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
100
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
3
Average MOOP
$5,170
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 72 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Pocahontas 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
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Pocahontas?

Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Pocahontas, with 72 enrollees.

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

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

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 Pocahontas 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 typical premium for PFFS plans in Pocahontas?

PFFS plans in Pocahontas cost $37.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan has the most enrollment in Pocahontas?

The most popular PFFS plan in Pocahontas is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS options are available without prescription drug coverage in Pocahontas?

There are 0 PFFS plans in Pocahontas without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Pocahontas County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 5 29%
3 Stars 12 71%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.76

* 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: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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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