Medicare Advantage plans in Bremer, IA, 2027
Bremer, Iowa has 17 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (19 in 2026) and 9 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 13 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 8 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 68 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Bremer for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 19 | 17 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 12 | 9 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 15 | 13 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 5 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,700 | $5,500 | ▲up $800 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Bremer join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-053 · HMO | $0 | $4,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH1609-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value CareH1609-068 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| MercyOne Health Plan ChoiceH1846-007 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| MercyOne Health Plan No PremiumH3668-025 · HMO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-340 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | $63 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH1609-069 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| MercyOne Health Plan Glory No RXH3668-029 · HMO | $0 | $6,500 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH1609-058 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,750 | $130 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ClassicH1608-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-751 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| MercyOne Health Plan Cash BackH3668-031 · HMO | $0 | $8,900 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| MercyOne Health Plan PlusH3668-026 · HMO | $38 | $4,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-014 · PPO | $51 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic ExtraH1608-117 · PPO | $75 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced ExtraH5521-752 · PPO | $75 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Bremer in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Full AccessH5216-411 | 30 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH1862-005 | 23 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty SyncH1862-003 | 15 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH1862-004 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH1862-006 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-413 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Humana Together in Health SelectH5216-453 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPOH5900-006 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PremierH4127-002 | Institutional | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-268 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-118 | Institutional | $0 |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH4367-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0.60 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH0907-003 | Dual-Eligible | $12 |
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001H0169-001 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
| Senior CareH4127-001 | Institutional | $24.60 |
| Iowa Health AdvantageH6765-001 | Institutional | $24.60 |
| Iowa Health Advantage ChoiceH6765-002 | Institutional | $24.60 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Bremer use Medicare Advantage?
1,984 of the county's 5,910 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 33.6%; in Iowa as a whole the share is 37.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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