Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) in Linn County, Iowa — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) (H5256-005) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage Cost from Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. available in Linn County, Iowa in 2026, with a —-star overall rating, a $0 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) |
| Contract ID | H5256 |
| Plan ID | 005 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | Cost |
| Plan type | Cost |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | — |
| Part C premium | $160.00 |
| Part D basic premium | — |
| Part D total premium | — |
| Annual Part D deductible | — |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | — |
| Overall star rating | — |
How this plan is structured
- $0 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- Cost plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $0 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Linn County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Linn County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 33 Medicare Advantage plans in Linn County, Iowa, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 15 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $138.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3900.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Linn County, Iowa.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5256-005.
- Call the plan (Medical Associates Clinic, P.C.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H5256-005 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5256-005, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5256 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 005 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) an HMO or PPO?
Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) is a Cost Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) include prescription drug coverage?
Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) is —, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) (H5256-005)?
Mercy Cedar Rapids Senior Plan (Cost) (H5256-005) is offered in one Iowa county: Linn County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.