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Medicare plans in Essex County, MA — 2027
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In 2027, Essex County, Massachusetts has 62 Medicare plans (27 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 8 without, 10 standalone Part D, 17 Special Needs) from 13 carriers. 21 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,400.
What changed vs 2026
- 6 fewer plans than 2026
- $0-premium plans up 1
- Average star rating down 0.1
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 150,106
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 56,712
- Medicare eligibles
- 183,751
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 35.4%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 0.4
Carriers by number of plans
- Tufts Health Plan — 13 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 10 plans
- Humana — 7 plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts — 6 plans
- Fallon Health — 6 plans
- Aetna Medicare — 5 plans
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan — 5 plans
- Molina Healthcare of Massachusetts — 3 plans
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 |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) (H2224-001-0) | Molina Healthcare of Massachusetts | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $90 | $9,850 | 4.5 |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-102-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $26.10 | $700 | 4.5 | |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) (H2225-001-0) | Commonwealth Care Alliance Massachusetts | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $33.80 | $700 | $9,850 | 4.5 |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) (H2224-003-0) | Molina Healthcare of Massachusetts | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $33.80 | $700 | $9,850 | 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 |
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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.