2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dane County, WI
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Dane County, WI, there are 38 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 19 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 53% 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 Dane County, WI. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Dane County, WI.
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.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H5521-286-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Premier | $27 | $5,200 | $615 | H5521-388-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $5,900 | $615 | H5521-289-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $6,000 | N/A | H7617-022-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H7617-007 | $47 | $9,250 | $615 | H7617-007-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0002 | $95 | $6,700 | $600 | H0294-004-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0007 | $89 | $6,700 | $600 | H0294-016-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H0294-014-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $6,000 | N/A | H5216-258-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $6,000 | N/A | H5216-355-0 | |
| Humana Value Plus H5216-173 | $21 | $9,250 | $615 | H5216-173-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-006 | $26 | $5,400 | $615 | H5216-006-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-168 | $154 | $4,200 | $615 | H5216-168-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $6,750 | N/A | R5361-001-0 | |
| HumanaChoice R5361-002 | $103 | $7,200 | $615 | R5361-002-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Dane?
Dane County has 15 PPO plans for 2026, with 5,666 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Dane?
The typical PPO premium in Dane is $37.47, and 7 plans have no monthly premium.
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
- 9
- Average Monthly Premium
- $62.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 10,598
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 5
- Average MOOP
- $4,856
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO) — 2,641 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Basic D | $0 | $6,400 | $270 | H5262-033-0 | |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Core D | $34 | $5,400 | $270 | H5262-023-0 | |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite | $0 | $4,200 | N/A | H5262-010-0 | |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D | $162 | $4,200 | $200 | H5262-007-0 | |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Value | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H5262-009-0 | |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Value D | $106 | $4,900 | $225 | H5262-008-0 | |
| Dean Advantage Complete | $256 | $2,750 | $100 | H9096-005-0 | |
| Dean Advantage Essential | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H9096-004-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H6622-001 | $0 | $4,200 | $615 | H6622-001-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Dane cost $62.00 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Dane?
- The most popular HMO plan in Dane is UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO), with 2,641 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Dane do not include drug coverage?
- There are 2 HMO plans in Dane without prescription drug coverage.
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 11
- Average Monthly Premium $51.73/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 5,285
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
- Average MOOP $4,400
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS) — 1,814 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 3
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. Compass | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H5211-003-0 | |
| Essence Rx | $87 | $3,800 | $330 | H5211-002-0 | |
| Esteem Rx | $0 | $5,000 | $250 | H5211-012-0 | |
| Legacy Rx | $269 | $2,200 | $0 | H5211-004-0 | |
| Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. Spirit | $0 | $1,500 | N/A | H5211-001-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC WI-18 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H5253-198-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0012 | $44 | $4,900 | $440 | H5253-030-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0017 | $0 | $6,700 | $520 | H5253-097-0 | |
| Dean Advantage Assurance | $50 | $5,000 | $380 | H9096-001-0 | |
| Dean Advantage Balance | $119 | $4,200 | $300 | H9096-002-0 | |
| Dean Advantage Harmony | $0 | $5,000 | N/A | H9096-010-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Dane?
There are 11 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 5,285 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Dane?
The average HMO-POS premium in Dane is $51.73 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Dane?
Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Dane, with 1,814 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Dane?
3 HMO-POS plans in Dane 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
- 377
- $0 Premium PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average MOOP
- $6,800
- Top PFFS by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS) — 377 enrollees
- PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| 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 average monthly premium for PFFS plans?
PFFS plans in Dane cost $37.00 per month on average.
Which PFFS plan is most popular in Dane?
The most popular PFFS plan in Dane is Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS), with 377 enrollees.
How many PFFS plans in Dane do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 PFFS plans in Dane without prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Dane County, WI for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 19 | 53% |
| 3 Stars | 17 | 47% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 1 | 3% |
| Average Rating | 3.88 | |
* 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 May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
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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