Medicare Advantage Plans in Cook County, IL

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Cook County, IL, is home to 70 Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans in 2024.

Learn more about Medicare Advantage in Illinois or call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare Cook County Medicare Advantage plans and – if you're eligible – help you enroll.

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2024 Chicago Medicare Advantage Plans


2024 Chicago Medicare Advantage plans can are typically HMO or PPO plans, though a wider range of plans is available.

Medicare Advantage plans in Chicago have one thing in common, though: they may offer additional benefits to go along with your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage.

These additional benefits may include things like prescription drug coverage, dental, hearing, vision, transportation, fitness club memberships and more. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn't cover these additional benefits.

You can get help comparing Medicare Advantage plans in Chicago and all across Cook County by calling to speak with a licensed insurance agent, or you can start by exploring the list of 2024 Chicago Medicare Advantage plans below.

2024 Medicare Advantage plans in Cook County

2024 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cook
Number of unique plans70
Average monthly premium$19.66
Average (in-network) out-of-pocket maximum$4249.93
Average Medicare Star Rating*3.53

While the number of unique plans in any county can change slightly every year, the table above presents a good idea of what you can expect to see in 2024.

The average monthly premium for Medicare Advantage plans in Cook is $19.66 per month in 2024, though there may be plans available where you live that feature different premiums.

Medicare Advantage plans in Cook County have an average Medicare Star Rating of 3.53 in 2024.* Plans rated four stars or higher are considered top-rated Medicare plans.

Premiums, deductibles and other costs may vary. The numbers reported in the table above are taken from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in Illinois or wherever you may live.

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

List of Medicare Advantage plans in Cook County

The following table includes cost information and other plan details for Medicare Advantage plans available in Cook in 2024.

Plan NamePlan CodeMonthly PremiumDeductibleOut of Pocket MaxPrescription Drug CoverageMedicare Star Rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0001 (HMO-POS)H2802-025-000$29$0$3200Yes4 out of 5 stars
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0002 (HMO-POS)H2802-054-000$0$0$2900Yes4 out of 5 stars
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0004 (PPO)H8768-005-000$34$0$3800Yes4 out of 5 stars
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-001P (HMO-POS)H2802-024-000$0$0$2500Yes4 out of 5 stars
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01 (PPO)H8768-019-000$0N/A$5900No4 out of 5 stars
AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens from UHC IL-0005 (PPO)H8768-010-000$0$195$5700Yes4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Choice (PPO)H7301-013-000$0$0$3850Yes4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)H5521-286-000$0N/A$4390No4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Select (PPO)H7301-015-000$169$300$1400Yes4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Premier Plus (PPO)H5521-016-000$34$0$3400Yes4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)H3192-001-000$0$0$3950Yes3.5 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Value (PPO)H5521-086-000$0$0$3950Yes4 out of 5 stars
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)H7301-014-000$22$400$4550Yes4 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO)H3822-001-000$0$0$2500Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus (HMO-POS)H3822-007-000$0$0$4500Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)H8634-003-000$77$0$4500Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)H8634-004-000$135$0$3855Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO)H8634-008-000$0$200$4900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)H8634-021-000$0$545$7550Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Elite (PPO)H8634-016-000$0$250$3900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO)H8634-014-000$202$545N/AYes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO)H8634-018-000$0$545$6900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus (HMO-POS)H3822-008-000$76$0$3500Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO)H8634-019-000$0N/A$6350No3 out of 5 stars
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO)H8547-001-000$0$0$2500YesNot enough data available
Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)H4513-085-000$0$0$2500Yes4 out of 5 stars
Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (HMO)H4513-086-000$0$0$4500Yes4 out of 5 stars
Cigna Premier Medicare (HMO-POS)H4513-084-000$0$0$4200Yes4 out of 5 stars
Cigna True Choice Courage Medicare (PPO)H7787-002-000$0N/A$5700No3 out of 5 stars
Cigna True Choice Courage Medicare (PPO)H7849-078-000$0N/A$5900No3 out of 5 stars
Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)H7849-002-000$0$0$3200Yes3 out of 5 stars
Cigna True Choice Savings Medicare (PPO)H7849-080-000$0$0$3700Yes3 out of 5 stars
Devoted CHOICE Illinois (PPO)H6545-001-000$0$0$3200YesPlan too new to be measured
Devoted CORE Illinois (HMO)H7151-001-000$0$0$2500Yes3.5 out of 5 stars
Devoted GIVEBACK Illinois (HMO)H7151-003-000$0$0$4500Yes3.5 out of 5 stars
Humana Community HMO Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)H1468-017-000$0$0$2300Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)H8145-006-000$40$545N/AYes4 out of 5 stars
Humana Gold Plus H1468-013 (HMO)H1468-013-000$0$0$2300Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
Humana USAA Honor (PPO)H5216-355-000$0N/A$5500No4.5 out of 5 stars
Humana USAA Honor (PPO)H5216-258-000$0N/A$5500No4.5 out of 5 stars
Humana USAA Honor (Regional PPO)R5361-001-000$0N/A$5500No4 out of 5 stars
HumanaChoice H5216-013 (PPO)H5216-013-000$100$0$5700Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
HumanaChoice H5216-251 (PPO)H5216-251-000$0$0$3700Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
HumanaChoice H5216-283 (PPO)H5216-283-000$30$0$3100Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
HumanaChoice H5216-357 (PPO)H5216-357-000$138$545$1000Yes4.5 out of 5 stars
HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO)R5361-002-000$97$545$6700Yes4 out of 5 stars
Molina Medicare Choice Care (HMO)H2715-001-000$0$125$8300YesPlan too new to be measured
UHC Care Advantage IL-E001 (PPO I-SNP)H0710-055-000$32.8$0$1600Yes5 out of 5 stars
UHC Complete Care IL-001A (PPO C-SNP)H0271-027-000$23.5$545$8850Yes4 out of 5 stars
UHC Nursing Home Plan IL-F001 (PPO I-SNP)H0710-039-000$30.6$545$1500Yes5 out of 5 stars
UHC Nursing Home Plan IL-F002 (HMO-POS I-SNP)H2802-027-000$21$545$7200Yes4 out of 5 stars
Wellcare Assist Compass (HMO)H1416-023-000$19.5$545$2900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare Complete - Giveback (HMO)H7399-001-000$0$500$5000Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)H6713-002-000$0$545$5000Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium (HMO-POS)H1416-009-000$0$0$2700Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium Essential (HMO)H5779-002-000$0$0$2900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium Essential Value (HMO)H5779-009-000$0$0$2900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium Exclusive (HMO)H5779-007-000$0$0$2900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO)H6713-001-000$0$0$3200Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Wellcare No Premium Value (HMO-POS)H1416-082-000$0$0$2900Yes3 out of 5 stars
Zing Choice Diabetes & Heart Complete IL (PPO C-SNP)H9618-006-000$32.8$545$8850Yesna
Zing Elite Diabetes & Heart IL (HMO C-SNP)H4624-028-000$0$0$3200Yes3 out of 5 stars
Zing Elite Select IL (HMO)H7330-004-000$0$0$2900Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Zing ESRD Select IL (HMO C-SNP)H7330-008-000$0$0$4950YesNot enough data available
Zing Essential Wellness Diabetes & Heart IL (HMO C-SNP)H4624-010-000$0$0$3650Yes3 out of 5 stars
Zing Open Choice Diabetes & Heart IL (PPO C-SNP)H9618-005-000$0$0$6400Yesna
Zing Open Choice IL (PPO)H9618-004-000$0$0$3200Yesna
Zing Select Care IL (HMO)H7330-001-000$0$0$3850Yes2.5 out of 5 stars
Zing Select Diabetes & Heart Complete IL (HMO C-SNP)H4624-027-000$32.8$545$8850Yes3 out of 5 stars
Zing Select Diabetes & Heart IL (HMO C-SNP)H7330-003-000$0$0$3650Yes2.5 out of 5 stars

Fall Medicare open enrollment in Chicago

Fall Medicare open enrollment is an important time of year for Chicago Medicare beneficiaries. Depending on your circumstances, this may be the only time of year to make changes to your 2024 Medicare coverage.

The 2023 Medicare open enrollment period lasts from October 15 to December 7.

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