Medicare Advantage Plans in Jersey County, IL:
Your Complete 2025 Guide
In Jersey County, IL, Medicare beneficiaries have 46 Medicare Advantage plans to consider for 2025. Among them, 37 are offered at a $0 premium. About 1,459 people in the County are currently enrolled, and 52% of plans are rated 4 stars or higher. Special Needs Plans are not included in the figures shown above. Explore SNP options for Jersey County, IL here.
Page last revised:
Enrollment data refreshed: September 16, 2025
* Each year CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale. Data sources
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
PPO, or Preferred Provider Organization, plans give Medicare beneficiaries the ability to see a wide range of providers. These plans cover in-network care at the lowest cost but also include the option to use out-of-network providers for a higher fee, offering added choice compared with other plan types.
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Jersey?
Jersey County has 29 PPO plans for 2025, with enrollment of 305.
How much do PPO plans cost on average in Jersey?
The mean monthly PPO premium in Jersey is $17.41, and 23 plans have no premium.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
With an HMO, you’ll typically get care from providers and facilities in the plan’s network. In exchange for this limitation, HMO plans usually feature lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing, which can help enrollees better manage their healthcare expenses.
- Total HMO Plans
- 9
- Average Premium
- $6.44/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 28
- $0 Premium HMOs
- 8
- Average MOOP
- $3,294
- Most Popular HMO
- Humana Gold Plus H0028-014 (HMO) with 28 enrollees
- HMOs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Advantage | $0 | $3,400 | $0 | |
| Essence Advantage Empower | $0 | $3,900 | $295 | |
| Essence Advantage Plus | $58 | $2,900 | $0 | |
| Essence Advantage Select | $0 | $3,900 | $295 | |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value | $0 | $2,900 | $0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H0028-065 | $0 | $4,150 | $250 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-014 | $0 | $2,700 | $250 | |
| Wellcare Simple Essential | $0 | $2,900 | $420 | |
| Wellcare Simple Essential Value | $0 | $2,900 | $420 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- On average, HMO plans in Jersey cost $6.44 per month.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Jersey?
- The leading HMO in Jersey is Humana Gold Plus H0028-014 (HMO), with 28 members.
- How many HMO plans in Jersey do not include drug coverage?
- There are 0 HMO plans available in Jersey without Part D benefits.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans blend elements of HMO and PPO coverage. You can see providers outside the network, but out-of-network services typically cost more. This type of plan may appeal to people who like the lower costs of an HMO but also want occasional flexibility to go out of network.
- Total HMO-POS Plans 8
- Average Premium $5.88/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled 1,126
- $0 Premium HMO-POS 6
- Average MOOP $4,338
- Most Popular HMO-POS AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) with 582 enrollees
- HMO-POS Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Choice | $28 | $4,900 | $590 | |
| Aetna Medicare Choice Plus | $19 | $5,900 | $590 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | |
| Aetna Medicare Gold Advantage | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC ST-6 | $0 | $6,700 | $495 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 | $0 | $2,800 | $340 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 | $0 | $3,300 | $420 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 | $0 | $3,700 | N/A |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Jersey?
There are 8 HMO-POS plans in 2025, covering 1,126 beneficiaries.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost on average in Jersey?
The average HMO-POS premium is $5.88, with 6 costing $0.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Jersey?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) is the most popular HMO-POS plan in Jersey, with 582 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Jersey?
2 HMO-POS plans in Jersey do not include drug coverage.
The table below shows the quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans offered in Jersey County, IL for 2025.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 23 | 52% |
| 3 Stars | 21 | 48% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 2 | 4% |
| Average Rating | 3.78 | |
In Jersey County, Medicare Advantage enrollment follows specific timelines. Understanding these options—whether it’s your first time enrolling or switching plans—helps you choose coverage that matches your health and budget.
When You Can Sign Up
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Lasting seven months around your 65th birthday, this period lets you enroll in Medicare for the first time. You may also choose a Medicare Advantage plan during this time. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Between January 1 and March 31, people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can make a one-time change—switch to another plan or return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): Each fall, from October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can review their coverage and make changes for the next plan year. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Life events like moving to a new service area, losing other health coverage, or becoming eligible for assistance may open a Special Enrollment Period to adjust your Medicare coverage. Learn more
Ways to Enroll in Medicare Advantage
- Consult a Licensed Agent: Call a licensed insurance agent at HealthCompare 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), available Monday through Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST, for help reviewing your Medicare options.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: Start enrollment by reaching out to the plan provider through their website or by phone with their member services team.
- Use Medicare.gov: At Medicare.gov, you can compare Medicare Advantage plans side by side and enroll securely online.
The MA and MAPD plans on this page are available to people on Medicare enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B living in Dow, Elsah, Grafton, Jerseyville, Medora, and all other areas of Jersey County, Illinois.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Capital Blue Cross, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, HealthSpring℠, HealthSun, Healthy Blue, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare(R), Wellcare, WellPoint
CMS Plan IDs Presented
The Medicare Advantage plan pages listed in the tables above include localization to assist beneficiaries with plans available in their service area. However, most Part C plans are available in more than one service area, which can lead to confusion. The following list of CMS IDs links to our master plan pages without localization.
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed September 16, 2025
Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Landscape file, Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data. Enrollment counts and rankings (such as Top 3 plans by enrollment) are derived from CMS monthly enrollment files and aggregated at the county level.
Medicare.org separates Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans and Special Needs Plans (SNPs) into different pages for clarity. As a result, plan counts, percentages, and other calculations shown here may differ from the aggregate totals published in the CMS Landscape files. All plan availability and benefit details originate from CMS.
Learn more about how we use CMS data.
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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