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  4. Tama County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Tama County, IA

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Tama County, IA includes 25 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 967, with 19 $0 premium options and 76% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $13.32/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 19
  • Average MOOP: $6,228 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 76% · 3 Stars: 20% · Below 3: 4%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $580.30
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 967
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 310 enrollees
    2. Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) — 193 enrollees
    3. Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 96 enrollees

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Tama County, IA are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Tama County, IA. For a statewide view, browse Medicare Advantage plans in Iowa to examine available plan types, average premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS star ratings, and the most-enrolled plans across the state.

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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$24.60/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
359
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,770
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) — 193 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Tama County, Iowa (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 typical premium for PPO plans available in Tama?

PPO plans in Tama cost $24.60 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Tama?

The most popular PPO plan in Tama is Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO), with 193 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Tama?

2 PPO plans in Tama 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 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $4.75/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 125
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $5,838
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) — 96 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Tama County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 034 IA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,750 $650 H7993-034-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 035 IA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $461 H7993-035-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 108 IA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $700 H7993-108-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $700 H0028-053-1
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 total number of HMO plans offered in Tama?

In 2027, Tama County has 8 HMO plans with 125 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Tama?

The typical HMO premium in Tama is $4.75, and 7 plans have no monthly premium.

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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$7.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
483
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,900
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) — 310 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Tama County, Iowa (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Tama cost $7.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Tama?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Tama is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS), with 310 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Tama do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Tama without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Tama County, IA (2027) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Tama County, IA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 19 76%
3 Stars 5 20%
Below 3 Stars 1 4%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.9

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Tama County, Iowa, including communities such as Gladbrook, Traer, Dysart, Tama, Toledo, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • 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

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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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