Medicare Advantage plans in Iowa, WI, 2027
Iowa, Wisconsin has 27 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (36 in 2026) and 13 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 11 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 8 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 201 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Iowa for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 36 | 27 | ▼down 9 |
| Special needs plans | 11 | 13 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 16 | 11 | ▼down 5 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 7 | 6 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,650 | $6,000 | ▲up $350 |
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 Iowa join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Health PrimeH1181-001 · MSA | $0 | not filed | none | not rated |
| Humana Total CompleteH6622-001 · HMO | $0 | $4,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage HarmonyH9096-010 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,000 | $60 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-286 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-289 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-355 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-022 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Cooperative Medicare AdvantageH7598-004 · HMO | $0 | $6,700 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR5361-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $30 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01H0294-014 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $65 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage EssentialH9096-004 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH5216-173 · PPO | $6.30 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-006 · PPO | $36 | $6,300 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-388 · PPO | $37 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0012H5253-030 · HMO-POS | $59 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage AssuranceH9096-001 · HMO-POS | $60 | $5,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-007 · PPO | $60 | $9,250 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5361-002 · Regional PPO | $87 | $7,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0002H0294-004 · PPO | $99 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| DeanCare Gold Shared ValueH5264-005 · Cost | $128 | $7,900 | none | not rated |
Show the other 7 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Advantage BalanceH9096-002 · HMO-POS | $139 | $4,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-168 · PPO | $167 | $4,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medical Associates SmartPlanH5256-001 · Cost | $170 | not filed | none | not rated |
| Medical Associates Community PlanH5256-002 · Cost | $190 | not filed | none | not rated |
| DeanCare Gold EnhancedH5264-002 · Cost | $199 | $5,900 | none | not rated |
| Medical Associates Freedom PlanH5256-004 · Cost | $270 | not filed | none | not rated |
| Dean Advantage CompleteH9096-005 · HMO | $276 | $2,750 | none | 3.5 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 Iowa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0017H5253-097 | 91 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0007H0294-016 | 56 | Not offered |
| Esteem RxH5211-012 | 54 | Leaves the county |
| SpiritH5211-001 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Essence RxH5211-002 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| CompassH5211-003 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Legacy RxH5211-004 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC WI-18H5253-198 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Advantage WI-V1H3794-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care WI-20H5253-202 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care WI-1H0294-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| iCare Family Care PartnershipH2237-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-Q1H3794-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-S1H3794-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Molina My Choice PartnershipH5209-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Molina My Choice Dual AdvantageH5209-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-420 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Cooperative AdvantageH7598-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual AdvantageH9525-027 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Dual Advantage PlusH9525-028 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage WI-V2H0294-027 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
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 Iowa use Medicare Advantage?
2,267 of the county's 6,393 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 35.5%; in Wisconsin as a whole the share is 57.3%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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