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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Iron County, WI

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Iron County, WI, there are 17 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 12 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 Iron County, WI. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Iron County, WI.

  • 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
$33.76/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
12
Average MOOP Limit
$5,188 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 53% · 3 Stars: 47% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$338.75
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
932
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) — 356 enrollees
2. Essence Rx (HMO-POS) — 271 enrollees
3. Compass (HMO-POS) — 114 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 10
  • Average Monthly Premium $21.80/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 160
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $6,110
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aspirus Health Plan Essential Rx (PPO) — 49 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Iron County, Wisconsin
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H7617-022-0
HumanaChoice H7617-007
☆☆☆☆☆
$47 $9,250 $615 H7617-007-0
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3
☆☆☆☆☆
$68 $4,500 $275 H4036-008-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H0294-014-0
Aspirus Health Plan Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 N/A H6874-003-0
Aspirus Health Plan Essential Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $350 H6874-001-0
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 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 Iron?

There are 10 PPO plans in 2026, covering 160 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Iron?

The average PPO premium in Iron is $21.80 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Iron?

Aspirus Health Plan Essential Rx (PPO) is the top PPO in Iron, with 49 enrollees.

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

There are 6 PPO plans in Iron without prescription drug coverage.

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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,000
Top HMO by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Iron County, Wisconsin
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Cooperative Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $275 H7598-004-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Iron cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Iron?

The most popular HMO plan in Iron is , with 0 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Iron do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 HMO plans in Iron 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
$71.20/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
772
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
3
Average MOOP
$3,180
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) — 356 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Iron County, Wisconsin
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
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Iron?

Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Iron, with 356 enrollees.

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

2 HMO-POS plans in Iron do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Iron County, WI (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 53%
3 Stars 7 47%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 2 12%
Average Rating 3.93

* 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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