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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Wapello County, IA

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Wapello County, IA, there are 9 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 6 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 25% 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 Wapello County, IA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Wapello County, IA.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$15.11/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
6
Average MOOP Limit
$5,500 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 25% · 3 Stars: 75% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$576.67
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,833
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 521 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) — 413 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) — 276 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
6
Average Monthly Premium
$15.83/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
853
$0 Premium PPO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,742
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) — 276 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Wapello County, Iowa, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $4,500 $615 H1608-117-0
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 Wapello?

Wapello County has 6 PPO plans for 2026, with 853 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Wapello?

The typical PPO premium in Wapello is $15.83, and 4 plans have no monthly premium.

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 3
  • Average Monthly Premium $13.67/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 980
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $5,017
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 521 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Wapello County, Iowa, 2026
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 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 Wapello?

There are 3 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 980 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Wapello?

The average HMO-POS premium in Wapello is $13.67 per month, with 2 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Wapello?

Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Wapello, with 521 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Wapello County, IA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 2 25%
3 Stars 6 75%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 11%
Average Rating 3.75

* 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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