2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hartford County, CT
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
In Hartford County, CT, there are 29 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 21 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 17% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hartford County, CT. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hartford County, CT.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.
- Total PPO Plans 12
- Average Monthly Premium $1.52/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 27,057
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 11
- Average MOOP $6,875
- Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Elite Extra (PPO) — 10,256 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback | $0 | $5,900 | N/A | H5521-296-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Elite | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H5521-157-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Extra | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H5521-352-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H5521-446-0 | |
| CarePartners Access | $0 | $8,500 | $550 | H0342-001-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,950 | N/A | H5216-059-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 | $0 | $6,500 | $395 | H5216-138-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-288 | $18 | $5,900 | $275 | H5216-288-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-289 | $0 | $5,200 | $400 | H5216-289-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback Open | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H1914-002-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple Open | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H1914-001-0 | |
| HealthSpring True Choice | $0 | $6,800 | $250 | H7849-148-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Hartford?
There are 12 PPO plans in 2026, covering 27,057 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Hartford?
The average PPO premium in Hartford is $1.52 per month, with 11 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Hartford?
Aetna Medicare Elite Extra (PPO) is the top PPO in Hartford, with 10,256 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Hartford?
There are 2 PPO plans in Hartford without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.
- Total HMO Plans
- 2
- Average Monthly Premium
- $18.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 5,685
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $8,000
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- CarePartners of CT CareAdvantage Preferred (HMO) — 4,391 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $36 | $9,250 | $215 | H5854-019-1 | |
| CarePartners of CT CareAdvantage Preferred | $0 | $6,750 | $450 | H5273-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Hartford cost $18.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Hartford?
The most popular HMO plan in Hartford is CarePartners of CT CareAdvantage Preferred (HMO), with 4,391 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Hartford do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Hartford without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Elite | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H5793-010-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $72 | $6,750 | $615 | H5793-001-0 | |
| Anthem Veteran | $0 | $5,900 | N/A | H5854-018-0 | |
| ConnectiCare Choice Plan 1 | $162 | $4,150 | $200 | H3528-016-0 | |
| ConnectiCare Choice Plan 2 | $0 | $6,000 | N/A | H3528-003-0 | |
| ConnectiCare Choice Plan 3 | $0 | $6,750 | $225 | H3528-014-0 | |
| ConnectiCare Flex Plan 2 | $119 | $6,750 | $200 | H3528-015-0 | |
| ConnectiCare Flex Plan 3 | $41 | $6,750 | $185 | H3528-011-1 | |
| ConnectiCare Passage Plan 1 | $0 | $6,750 | $200 | H3528-010-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0001 | $78 | $5,900 | $355 | H0755-030-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0002 | $39 | $6,400 | $355 | H0755-031-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0003 | $0 | $6,700 | $355 | H0755-033-0 | |
| UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CT-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H0755-032-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H0712-032-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H0712-019-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Hartford?
UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0003 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hartford, with 7,463 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Hartford?
3 HMO-POS plans in Hartford do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hartford County, CT for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 5 | 17% |
| 3 Stars | 24 | 83% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.64 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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