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  3. Wisconsin
  4. La Crosse County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in La Crosse County, WI

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In La Crosse County, WI, there are 23 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 15 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 81% 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 La Crosse County, WI. Or explore all Medicare Options available in La Crosse 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
$36.87/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
15
Average MOOP Limit
$5,205 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 81% · 3 Stars: 19% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$369.23
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
11,365
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value D (HMO) — 4,058 enrollees
2. Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (HMO) — 1,928 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 1,012 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 9
  • Average Monthly Premium $19.67/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 2,108
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $6,433
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 1,012 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 5

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
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 Patriot No Rx WI-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H0294-014-0
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 La Crosse?

There are 9 PPO plans in 2026, covering 2,108 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in La Crosse?

The average PPO premium in La Crosse is $19.67 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in La Crosse?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in La Crosse, with 1,012 enrollees.

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

There are 5 PPO plans in La Crosse 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$45.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
7,752
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$4,857
Top HMO by Enrollment
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value D (HMO) — 4,058 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Basic D
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $270 H5262-032-0
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Core D
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $5,900 $270 H5262-021-0
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 N/A H5262-005-0
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Elite D
☆☆☆☆☆
$196 $3,500 $200 H5262-001-0
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 N/A H5262-004-0
Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value D
☆☆☆☆☆
$90 $4,200 $225 H5262-003-0
Cooperative Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $275 H7598-004-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in La Crosse cost $45.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in La Crosse?

The most popular HMO plan in La Crosse is Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value D (HMO), with 4,058 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in La Crosse do not include drug coverage?

There are 2 HMO plans in La Crosse 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$59.33/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
1,462
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$3,767
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) — 899 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in La Crosse 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
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0015
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H5253-072-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in La Crosse?

Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in La Crosse, with 899 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in La Crosse County, WI (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 17 81%
3 Stars 4 19%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 2 9%
Average Rating 4.1

* 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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