Medicare Plans

Open Medicare Plan Data.

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dorchester County, MD

Last update: .

In Dorchester County, MD, there are 10 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 5 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 30% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$24.70/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
5
Average MOOP Limit
$7,030 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 30% · 3 Stars: 30% · Below 3: 40%
Average Part D Deductible
$420.71
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
726
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) — 212 enrollees
2. Alterwood Advantage Choice (HMO) — 150 enrollees
3. Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO) — 126 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Dorchester County, MD. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Dorchester County, MD. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Maryland Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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.

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Dorchester County, Maryland
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 N/A H5216-379-0
HumanaChoice H5216-387
☆☆☆☆☆
 $73 $7,550 $600 H5216-387-1
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Access
☆☆☆☆☆
 $47 $8,000 $350 H3890-006-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
 $45 $6,300 $400 H7379-002-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,151 $700 H7379-001-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,900 N/A H7379-003-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $47 $7,151 $600 H7379-004-1
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Dorchester?

There are 7 PPO plans in 2027, covering 450 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Dorchester?

The average PPO premium in Dorchester is $30.29 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Dorchester?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) is the top PPO in Dorchester, with 212 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Dorchester?

There are 2 PPO plans in Dorchester 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
3
Average Monthly Premium
$11.67/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
276
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$7,167
Top HMO by Enrollment
Alterwood Advantage Choice (HMO) — 150 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Dorchester County, Maryland
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Alterwood Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
 $35 $7,500 $0 H9306-008-1
Alterwood Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,500 N/A H9306-003-0
Alterwood Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,500 $295 H9306-009-1

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Dorchester cost $11.67 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Dorchester?

The most popular HMO plan in Dorchester is Alterwood Advantage Choice (HMO), with 150 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Dorchester do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO plans in Dorchester without prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Dorchester County, MD for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Dorchester County, MD (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 3 30%
3 Stars 3 30%
Below 3 Stars 4 40%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.25

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Dorchester County, Maryland, including communities such as Cambridge, East New Market, Hurlock, Rhodesdale, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

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 .

MedicarePlans.com is an independent, non-government informational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program.

This page follows data provenance practices aligned with the USCDI Provenance standard .