Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans in Woodbury County, Iowa
For 2025, residents of Woodbury County, IA can choose from 12 Special Needs Plan options. Of these, 8 cost nothing beyond the Part B premium. Enrollment in the County is about 1,681, with 20% of SNPs achieving 4 stars or better. SNPs are not available to everyone — eligibility is limited to people with dual Medicare/Medicaid coverage, qualifying chronic conditions, or institutional care needs.
Last update: . Enrollment data last updated: September 16, 2025
* CMS rates Medicare Advantage plans annually using a 5-star system. Data sources
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans coordinate benefits to reduce costs and provide access to additional support services.
- Total D-SNP Plans
- 9
- Average Premium
- $4.98/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 1,632
- $0 Premium D-SNPs
- 7
- Zero Cost D-SNPs
- 7
- Most Popular D-SNP
- UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (D-SNP) with 907 enrollees
- D-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Assure Premier | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-268 | $0 | PPO D-SNP | |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage | $7 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| Wellcare Dual Access | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| Wellcare Dual Reserve | $38 | HMO-POS D-SNP |
- What is the average premium for D-SNP plans in Woodbury County?
- On average, D-SNP plans in Woodbury County cost $4.98 per month.
- Which D-SNP is the most popular in Woodbury County?
- The leading D-SNP in Woodbury County is UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (D-SNP), with 907 members.
- How many D-SNP plans are available in Woodbury County?
- In 2025, Woodbury County offers 9 D-SNPs with 1,632 enrollees.
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)
These plans cater to individuals residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, or those requiring extended skilled nursing facility care at home. The CMS website provides more information about I-SNPs and their coverage details.
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Together in Health | $0 | PPO I-SNP | |
| Iowa Health Advantage | $51 | HMO I-SNP | |
| Iowa Health Advantage Choice | $51 | HMO I-SNP |
What is the average premium for I-SNP plans in Woodbury County?
On average, I-SNP plans in Woodbury County cost $33.73 per month.
Which I-SNP is the most popular in Woodbury County?
The leading I-SNP in Woodbury County is Iowa Health Advantage (I-SNP), with 49 members.
How many I-SNP plans are available in Woodbury County?
In 2025, Woodbury County offers 3 I-SNPs with 49 enrollees.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan 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): 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): Outside the standard enrollment dates, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if specific circumstances apply, including relocation or coverage loss. Learn more
SNP 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: Enrollment can also be completed by calling the plan provider’s customer service line or visiting their official website.
- Use Medicare.gov: The official Medicare website, Medicare.gov, lets you review available plans and complete enrollment online.
The D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans listed on this page are available to qualifying individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B living in Anthon, Correctionville, Lawton, Moville, Salix, Sergeant Bluff, Sloan, Sioux City, and all other areas of Woodbury County, Iowa.
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 Special Needs 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 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.
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 24 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 22 May, 2025
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