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Medicare plans in Barnstable County, MA — 2027
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In 2027, Barnstable County, Massachusetts has 33 Medicare plans (13 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 3 without, 10 standalone Part D, 7 Special Needs) from 9 carriers. 3 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,400.
What changed vs 2026
- 2 fewer plans than 2026
- Carriers exited: Aetna Medicare
- $0-premium plans down 2
- Average star rating up 0.1
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 76,755
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 22,248
- Medicare eligibles
- 88,593
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 24.1%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 0.4
Carriers by number of plans
- Tufts Health Plan — 11 plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts — 7 plans
- Fallon Health — 4 plans
- Humana — 3 plans
- Blue MedicareRx — 2 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 2 plans
- Wellcare — 2 plans
- Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. — 1 plan
Plans sorted by CMS star rating, then premium
| Plan | Carrier | Category | Plan type | Monthly premium | Drug deductible | Out-of-pocket maximum | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) (H2261-024-0) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | MA-PD | HMO-POS | $0 | $500 | $9,200 | 4.5 |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-102-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $26.10 | $700 | 4.5 | |
| Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) (H2261-026-0) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | MA-PD | HMO | $68 | $500 | $3,750 | 4.5 |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-182-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $107.30 | $687 | 4.5 | |
| Medicare HMO Blue FlexRx (HMO-POS) (H2261-025-0) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | MA-PD | HMO-POS | $119 | $500 | $4,100 | 4.5 |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-149-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $146.30 | $350 | 4.5 | |
| Medicare HMO Blue PlusRx (HMO) (H2261-005-0) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | MA-PD | HMO | $245 | $500 | $3,800 | 4.5 |
| Fallon Medicare Plus Saver No Rx (HMO) (H9001-039-0) | Fallon Health | MA | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | 4.0 | |
| Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO) (H2256-047-3) | Tufts Health Plan | MA-PD | HMO | $0 | $700 | $9,850 | 4.0 |
| Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO) (H2230-019-0) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | MA-PD | PPO | $69 | $700 | $9,850 | 4.0 |
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About this data
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D Landscape files, plan year 2027; population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2024; MA penetration: CMS October 2026.
This page summarizes publicly available CMS data. It is not a plan finder and does not recommend plans. To compare and enroll in plans, use Medicare.gov or talk to a licensed agent. Medicare.gov plan finder.