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19 New Medicare Advantage Plans in Iowa for 2027: The List
DES MOINES — Iowans comparing Medicare Advantage coverage for the plan year that begins January 1, 2027 will see 19 plans on the shelf that were not offered in 2026, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for 2026 and 2027. Those 19 new plans sit inside a statewide total of 74 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, and they come from seven carriers already doing business in the state.
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Key takeaways
- 19 of the 74 Medicare Advantage plans offered to Iowans for 2027 are new, and they come from seven carriers.
- Each of the new plans is sold only in specific counties, so you need to confirm availability for your own address before deciding.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and a choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
- Free, unbiased help is available year-round from Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
A plan being "new statewide" is a different question from whether that plan is sold in any given Iowa county. Medicare Advantage is licensed county by county, so a plan listed below may or may not appear on the Medicare Plan Finder for your ZIP code.
How many new Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Iowa for 2027, and which carriers are adding them?
Iowa has 19 new Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, out of 74 plans offered statewide, based on the CMS Landscape files comparing 2026 and 2027. Seven carriers are introducing them: Aetna (CVS Health) with 4 new plans, Align powered by Sanford Health Plan with 2, Align Senior Care with 2, Devoted Health with 2, Humana with 1, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. with 2, and UnitedHealthcare with 6.
The mix includes general HMO and PPO plans as well as Special Needs Plans — the C-SNPs designed for people with qualifying chronic conditions, I-SNPs for people living in certain institutional settings, and a D-SNP for people with both Medicare and Medicaid. The full breakdown by plan name and county reach is shown in the table on this page.
Which new Medicare Advantage plans in Iowa for 2027 have the widest county reach?
The new 2027 plans with the broadest footprints statewide, according to the CMS Landscape file, are Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) from Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. at 90 counties, Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) from Humana at 87 counties, and Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) from Aetna (CVS Health) at 85 counties.
A number of other new plans reach a sizable share of the state as well. UnitedHealthcare's AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (HMO-POS) and UHC Complete Care Support IA-1A (HMO C-SNP) are each listed in 54 counties, and the Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is listed in 53. Devoted Health's two new entries, along with UnitedHealthcare's AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 (HMO-POS) and UHC Complete Care IA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP), are each in 47 counties. Align Senior Care's Premier and Senior Care I-SNPs are each in 41 counties. Smaller footprints include Aetna's two new C-SNPs at 11 counties each, Align powered by Sanford Health Plan's two PPOs at 4 counties each, and the narrowest reach among the new plans, UnitedHealthcare's AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2 (HMO-POS), at 1 Iowa county. The complete list, with contract types, is in the table above.
What does it mean that a Medicare Advantage plan in Iowa is "new" for 2027?
A plan that is new for 2027 did not exist on the 2026 Iowa landscape, so it does not yet carry a CMS Star Rating or a multi-year track record in the state. CMS Star Ratings are built from prior-year performance data that a brand-new plan simply has not had time to generate.
That is a fact about the data, not a judgment about quality. It does mean that if Star Ratings matter to your decision, you will have more historical information to look at for plans that have been offered in Iowa for several years than for any of the 19 new ones.
How can an Iowan check whether a new 2027 plan is offered in their county and covers their doctors and prescriptions?
The authoritative tool is the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov, where you enter your ZIP code and county and see every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available at your address for 2027. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For each plan you are considering, confirm three things against the plan's own documents: whether your doctors and preferred hospitals are in-network for 2027, whether your prescriptions are on the plan's 2027 formulary and at what tier, and whether the plan is actually offered in your county. The county counts in this article come from the CMS Landscape file and are statewide totals — they do not tell you about any one address. The plan's Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage, available from the carrier, spell out cost-sharing and rules.
What should Iowa Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Iowans who want 2027 coverage different from what they have now should compare their current plan's 2027 Annual Notice of Change against other options on the Medicare Plan Finder. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and the choice you make — including staying put — takes effect January 1, 2027.
If you are satisfied with your current plan and it is being offered again in your county for 2027, no action is required to stay enrolled. If your plan is leaving your county, your carrier will send a non-renewal notice explaining your options and timing.
Where can Iowans get free help comparing Medicare plans for 2027?
Two no-cost, non-sales resources are available to every Iowan with Medicare: Medicare.gov, which hosts the official Plan Finder and plan documents, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), which is staffed around the clock. Both are run by the federal Medicare program.
Neither charges a fee, and neither is tied to a specific carrier, so you can ask about any plan on the 2027 Iowa landscape — including any of the 19 new ones listed in the table above — without a sales pitch attached.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
New for 2027
Medicare Advantage plans new across Iowa for 2027
CMS lists 19 Medicare Advantage plans across Iowa for 2027 that were not offered for 2026, alphabetically by carrier.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 4 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 85 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 53 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Align powered by Sanford Health Plan 2 plans | |||
| Align SecureChoice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| Align SecureChoice Gold (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| Align Senior Care 2 plans | |||
| Premier (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 41 |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 41 |
| Devoted Health 2 plans | |||
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 063 IA (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 47 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 108 IA (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 47 |
| Humana 1 plan | |||
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | 87 |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. 2 plans | |||
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 90 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| UnitedHealthcare 6 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 54 |
| UHC Complete Care Support IA-1A (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 54 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 47 |
| UHC Complete Care IA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 47 |
| UHC Complete Care IA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 7 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
HMO, PPO and Special Needs Plans across Iowa for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 11 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Align powered by Sanford Health Plan 2 plans: PPO
- Align Senior Care 2 plans: HMO
- Centene (WellCare) 4 plans: HMO-POS
- Devoted Health 5 plans: HMO
- Elevance Health (Anthem) 1 plan: HMO-POS
- Great Plains Medicare Advantage 2 plans: HMO
- Humana 7 plans: HMO, PFFS, PPO
- Iowa Health Advantage 2 plans: HMO
- Medica 3 plans: Cost
- Medical Associates Clinic Health Plan of Wisconsin 1 plan: Cost
- Medical Associates Health Plan, Inc. 6 plans: Cost
- MediGold 5 plans: HMO, PPO
- Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. 2 plans: HMO
- Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) 6 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 15 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Medicare Advantage plans are new in Iowa for 2027?
Does "new statewide" mean a plan is available in my Iowa county?
Do the 19 new Iowa plans have Star Ratings for 2027?
When do I need to decide on 2027 Medicare Advantage coverage?
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the count of new Iowa plans, the carriers introducing them, the plan names, contract types and county reach.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates and January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the tool for checking plan availability, provider networks and drug formularies by ZIP code and county.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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