Medicare Advantage plans in Woodbury County, IA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Woodbury County in Iowa has 9 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 12 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
- Centene Corporation
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.
6 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 9,245 of the 20,428 people eligible for Medicare in Woodbury County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 45.3%. A year earlier it was 9,293 of 20,064 (46.3%).
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 (9)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-014 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $51.00 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $75.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $75.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (11)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-268 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Premier (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $4,500 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0.60 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $12.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Iowa Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Iowa Health Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $24.60 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Iowa Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) | Iowa Health Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $24.60 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $24.60 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $24.60 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Iowa drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- 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.