Medicare Advantage HMO plans in Iowa
There are 47 Medicare Advantage HMO plans in Iowa from 12 carriers, averaging 4.15 out of 5 stars across the 37 plans CMS has rated. Nearly all charge no monthly plan premium, so what separates them is network, drug coverage and how much you could owe in a bad year.
Iowa has 3 five-star Medicare Advantage HMO plans.
Of the 47 HMO plans here, 3 carry CMS's top overall rating of 5 stars and 32 rate 4 or above. That matters beyond quality: a 5-star plan can be joined at almost any point in the year through a special enrollment period, rather than only during the autumn window.
Iowa HMO plans rate well above the national average.
Averaged across the 37 rated plans here, HMO coverage in Iowa scores 4.15 stars against a national median of 3.82 for this plan type — 5th highest of 49 states. Star ratings measure the contract's performance on care quality, member experience and complaints.
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Top-rated HMO plans in Iowa
| Plan | Stars | Out-of-pocket max | Premium / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED CORE 034 IA (HMO)Devoted Health | 5★ | $3,900 | $0 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 035 IA (HMO)Devoted Health | 5★ | $7,000 | $0 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 036 IA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted Health · Chronic or Disabling Condition SNP | 5★ | $9,250 | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (HMO-POS)Aetna Medicare | 4.5★ | $3,900 | $0 |
| MercyOne Health Plan Plus (HMO)MediGold | 4.5★ | $3,900 | $13.10 |
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HMO plans by carrier
| Carrier | Plans | Avg stars | SNPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO)University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clincs Autho | 8 | 4.0 | — |
| UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 8 | 4.0 | 1 |
| MediGoldTrinity Health Corporation | 6 | 4.5 | — |
| Aetna MedicareCVS Health Corporation | 5 | 4.4 | 1 |
| WellcareCentene Corporation | 4 | — | 3 |
| Wellmark Advantage Health PlanBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co. | 4 | — | — |
| Devoted HealthDevoted Health, Inc. | 3 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Great Plains Medicare AdvantageSanford Health | 2 | — | 2 |
| Iowa Health AdvantageMitchell Family Office | 2 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Passport AdvantageMolina Healthcare, Inc. | 2 | 3.5 | 2 |
| WellpointElevance Health, Inc. | 2 | 3.0 | 2 |
| HumanaHumana Inc. | 1 | 3.5 | — |
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Iowa Medicare Advantage HMO plans, answered
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