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  4. Frederick County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Frederick County, MD

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Frederick County, MD, there are 23 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 10 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 30% 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 Frederick County, MD. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Frederick County, MD.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$32.38/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
10
Average MOOP Limit
$7,304 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 30% · 3 Stars: 70% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$315.63
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
6,649
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. HumanaChoice H7617-044 (PPO) — 1,038 enrollees
2. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) — 960 enrollees
3. Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO) — 676 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
13
Average Monthly Premium
$31.98/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
4,750
$0 Premium PPO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,215
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-044 (PPO) — 1,038 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Frederick County, Maryland, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-480-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$46 $6,750 $615 H5521-482-0
HumanaChoice H7617-044
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $7,550 $615 H7617-044-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$42 $7,300 $0 H7379-002-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $0 H7379-001-0
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H7379-003-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-379-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-386-1
HumanaChoice H5216-376
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $7,550 $615 H5216-376-0
HumanaChoice H5216-387
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $7,550 $500 H5216-387-1
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$95 $7,550 $615 H3890-001-0
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $7,550 $615 H3890-002-0
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Primary
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $7,550 $590 H3890-005-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Frederick?

Frederick County has 13 PPO plans for 2026, with 4,750 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Frederick?

The typical PPO premium in Frederick is $31.98, and 5 plans have no monthly premium.

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
8
Average Monthly Premium
$24.63/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
1,165
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,575
Top HMO by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO) — 676 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Frederick County, Maryland, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H2172-005-0
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,200 $0 H2172-025-0
Alterwood Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$30 $7,500 $0 H9306-008-1
Alterwood Advantage Choice Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$122 $6,500 $0 H9306-002-0
Alterwood Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H9306-003-0
Alterwood Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $295 H9306-009-1
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $8,950 $590 H1225-001-0
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Tribute
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 N/A H1225-004-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Frederick cost $24.63 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Frederick?
The most popular HMO plan in Frederick is Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO), with 676 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Frederick do not include drug coverage?
There are 3 HMO plans in Frederick without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

  • Total HMO-POS Plans 2
  • Average Monthly Premium $66.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 734
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 0
  • Average MOOP $6,800
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD (HMO-POS) — 622 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Frederick County, Maryland, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage High MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$104 $5,700 $0 H2172-002-0
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $7,900 $0 H2172-021-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Frederick?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 734 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Frederick?

The average HMO-POS premium in Frederick is $66.00 per month, with 0 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Frederick?

Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Frederick, with 622 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Frederick?

0 HMO-POS plans in Frederick do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Frederick County, MD for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Frederick County, MD (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 7 30%
3 Stars 16 70%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.74

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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