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  4. Rusk County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Rusk County, WI

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Rusk County, WI, there are 13 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 9 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 64% 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 Rusk County, WI. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Rusk 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
$38.92/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
9
Average MOOP Limit
$5,317 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 64% · 3 Stars: 36% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$347.50
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,923
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) — 757 enrollees
2. Compass (HMO-POS) — 455 enrollees
3. Essence Rx (HMO-POS) — 386 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
$25.00/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
160
$0 Premium PPO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$6,983
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-007 (PPO) — 63 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Rusk County, Wisconsin, 2026
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
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 Rusk?

Rusk County has 6 PPO plans for 2026, with 160 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Rusk?

The typical PPO premium in Rusk is $25.00, and 4 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
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

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Rusk County, Wisconsin, 2026
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 Rusk cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Rusk?
The most popular HMO plan in Rusk is , with 0 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Rusk do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Rusk 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $71.20/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 1,763
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $3,180
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) — 757 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Rusk County, Wisconsin, 2026
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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Rusk?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 1,763 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Rusk?

The average HMO-POS premium in Rusk is $71.20 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Rusk?

Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Rusk, with 757 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Rusk County, WI (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 7 64%
3 Stars 4 36%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 2 15%
Average Rating 4.05

* 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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