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Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, IA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Van Buren County in Iowa has 4 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage4-7 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans7-2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage2-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,2502026: $5,000
Plans rated 4 stars or more3-3 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.

9 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.

How many people here are in Medicare Advantage

In October 2026, 632 of the 1,949 people eligible for Medicare in Van Buren County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 32.4%. A year earlier it was 696 of 1,943 (35.8%).

CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.

Before you choose a plan

Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.

Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,0004 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$4,4002.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-014 (PPO)HumanaPPO$51.00$7,5004 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)HumanaPFFS$60.00$7,8004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,7004 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8502.5 of 5
Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$7,1002.5 of 5
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc.HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0.60$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellpointHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.00$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Iowa Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8502.5 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Iowa drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025

Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.