Medicare Advantage Plans in Ingham County, MI:
Your Complete 2025 Guide
For 2025, residents of Ingham County, MI can choose from 59 Medicare Advantage plan options. Of these, 33 cost nothing beyond the Part B premium. Enrollment in the County stands at approximately 13,105, with 62% of plans achieving 4 stars or better. This page and its statistics exclude Special Needs Plans (SNPs). See Medicare Special Needs Plans available in Ingham County, MI.
Last update: . Enrollment data last updated: September 16, 2025
* CMS rates Medicare Advantage plans annually using a 5-star system. Data sources
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. While using out-of-network doctors or hospitals usually means higher costs, PPOs may appeal to people who want more flexibility in how they access their healthcare.
- Total PPO Plans
- 35
- Average Premium
- $34.31/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 7,398
- $0 Premium PPOs
- 19
- Average MOOP
- $5,639
- Most Popular PPO
- Medicare Plus Blue PPO Essential (PPO) with 1,322 enrollees
- PPOs Without Drug Coverage
- 4
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Ingham?
On average, PPO plans in Ingham cost $34.31 per month.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Ingham?
The most popular PPO in Ingham is Medicare Plus Blue PPO Essential (PPO), covering 1,322 beneficiaries.
How many PPO plans in Ingham do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans available in Ingham do not include Part D benefits.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use doctors, hospitals, and other providers within the plan’s network, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often come with lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared with other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 5
- Average Premium $5.00/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled 261
- $0 Premium HMOs 4
- Average MOOP $4,440
- Most Popular HMO HAP MSU-HC Medicare (HMO) with 97 enrollees
- HMOs Without Drug Coverage 1
| HMO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAP Medicare Connect | $0 | $5,000 | $150 | |
| HAP Medicare MedicalAccess | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | |
| HAP MSU-HC Medicare | $0 | $5,000 | $150 | |
| McLaren Medicare Inspire | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | |
| McLaren Medicare Inspire Plus | $25 | $3,500 | $0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Ingham?
HAP MSU-HC Medicare (HMO) is the most popular HMO plan in Ingham, with 97 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Ingham?
1 HMO plans in Ingham do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, but they also permit some use of out-of-network doctors and hospitals. Those services are generally more expensive, but the added access can be valuable for people who don’t want to be fully limited to a single network.
- Total HMO-POS Plans
- 19
- Average Premium
- $33.59/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 5,446
- $0 Premium HMO-POS
- 10
- Average MOOP
- $4,718
- Most Popular HMO-POS
- BCN Advantage HMO-POS Prime Value (HMO-POS) with 1,428 enrollees
- HMO-POS Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| HMO-POS Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCN Advantage Elements | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | |
| BCN Advantage HMO-POS Classic | $106 | $3,800 | $0 | |
| BCN Advantage HMO-POS Prestige | $237 | $3,400 | $0 | |
| BCN Advantage HMO-POS Prime Value | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | |
| Priority Health Medicare PriorityMedicare | $55 | $4,500 | $0 | |
| PriorityMedicare Key | $0 | $5,500 | $0 | |
| PriorityMedicare Value | $32 | $4,900 | $0 | |
| PriorityMedicare Vintage | $0 | $5,300 | $0 | |
| University of Michigan Health Advantage | $0 | $3,900 | $0 | |
| University of Michigan Health Advantage Plus | $25 | $3,900 | $0 | |
| HAP Senior Plus | $105 | $4,500 | $0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Premier | $0 | $6,750 | $590 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H8908-001 | $46 | $4,150 | $200 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H8908-004 | $0 | $4,600 | $250 | |
| McLaren Medicare Inspire Flex | $0 | $3,800 | $0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $16 | $5,000 | $520 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $7,550 | $420 | |
| Wellcare Low Premium | $16 | $4,800 | $420 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,600 | $420 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Ingham?
On average, HMO-POS plans in Ingham cost $33.59 per month.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Ingham?
The leading HMO-POS in Ingham is BCN Advantage HMO-POS Prime Value (HMO-POS), with 1,428 members.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Ingham?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Ingham without Part D benefits.
The table below shows the quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans offered in Ingham County, MI for 2025.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 36 | 62% |
| 3 Stars | 22 | 38% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 1 | 2% |
| Average Rating | 3.95 | |
Medicare Advantage comes with strict enrollment windows. By knowing when and how to sign up, you’ll avoid missed deadlines and keep your healthcare coverage aligned with your needs.
Key Medicare Enrollment Periods
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This seven-month window starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after. It’s the first time you can sign up for Medicare and, if you choose, a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Each year from January 1 through March 31, you may change to another Medicare Advantage plan or drop your plan and return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This yearly window, running October 15 to December 7, gives you the opportunity to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Certain qualifying events, such as a change in residence or loss of existing coverage, may allow you to enroll in or change Medicare Advantage plans outside of the usual enrollment windows. Learn more
Enrollment Options Explained
- Talk with a Licensed Agent: Licensed agents at HealthCompare can explain your Medicare Advantage choices. Reach them at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), Monday–Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: You may enroll through a plan provider’s website or speak with their customer support staff to complete your application.
- Use Medicare.gov: Visit Medicare.gov to shop for plans, review benefits, and submit your enrollment electronically.
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 Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Mason, Okemos, Webberville, Williamston, Lansing, Leslie, Onondaga, Stockbridge, and all other areas of Ingham County, Michigan.
Plans Offered for Enrollment through Medicare.org
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Healthy Blue, HealthSun, 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, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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