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  4. Dane County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dane County, WI

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Dane County, WI includes 38 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 22,188, with 19 $0 premium options and 53% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO 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: $46.65/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 19
  • Average MOOP: $5,418 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 53% · 3 Stars: 47% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $449.40
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 22,188
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO) — 2,620 enrollees
    2. Humana Gold Plus H6622-001 (HMO) — 1,917 enrollees
    3. Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS) — 1,809 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
15
Average Monthly Premium
$37.47/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
5,664
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$6,410
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-006 (PPO) — 1,442 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Dane County, Wisconsin (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Dane?

PPO plans in Dane cost $37.47 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Dane?

The most popular PPO plan in Dane is HumanaChoice H5216-006 (PPO), with 1,442 enrollees.

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

6 PPO plans in Dane 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 9
  • Average Monthly Premium $62.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 10,670
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $4,856
  • Top HMO by Enrollment UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO) — 2,620 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

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

UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO) is the top HMO in Dane, with 2,620 enrollees.

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

2 HMO plans in Dane 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$51.73/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
5,420
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$4,400
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS) — 1,809 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Dane County, Wisconsin (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Dane?

HMO-POS plans in Dane cost $51.73 per month on average.

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Dane is Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS), with 1,809 enrollees.

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

There are 3 HMO-POS plans in Dane without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS, or Private Fee-for-Service plans, allow access to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s terms. They provide wide flexibility in choosing providers, but it’s essential to verify that your preferred healthcare professionals agree to the plan’s payment rules before scheduling care.

Total PFFS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$37.00/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
375
$0 Premium PFFS
0
Average MOOP
$6,800
PFFS with the Highest Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS) with 375 enrollees
PFFS Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Dane County, Wisconsin (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $6,800 $615 H8145-006-0
What is the total number of PFFS plans in Dane?

In 2026, Dane has 1 PFFS plans with 375 enrollees.

How much do PFFS plans cost in Dane?

The typical PFFS premium in Dane is $37.00, and 0 plans have no monthly premium.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Dane County, WI (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

* 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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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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