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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Montgomery County, MD

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Montgomery County, MD includes 27 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 29,909, with 11 $0 premium options and 41% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Montgomery County, MD are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Montgomery County, MD to see more options.

  • 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: $38.83/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 11
  • Average MOOP: $7,009 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 41% · 3 Stars: 59% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $305.79
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 29,909
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO) — 7,541 enrollees
    2. Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD (HMO-POS) — 5,402 enrollees
    3. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) — 3,967 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.

Total PPO Plans
12
Average Monthly Premium
$33.87/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
11,352
$0 Premium PPO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,188
Top PPO by Enrollment
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) — 3,967 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, Maryland (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-480-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$46 $6,750 $615 H5521-482-0
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Montgomery?
PPO plans in Montgomery cost $33.87 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Montgomery?
The most popular PPO plan in Montgomery is CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO), with 3,967 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Montgomery do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Montgomery do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
8
Average Monthly Premium
$24.63/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
9,279
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,575
Top HMO by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO) — 7,541 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, Maryland (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 total number of HMO plans offered in Montgomery?

There are 8 HMO plans in 2026, covering 9,279 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Montgomery?

The average HMO premium in Montgomery is $24.63 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Montgomery?

Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 MD (HMO) is the top HMO in Montgomery, with 7,541 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Montgomery?

3 HMO plans in Montgomery do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.

Total HMO-POS Plans
7
Average Monthly Premium
$63.57/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
9,278
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,057
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD (HMO-POS) — 5,402 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, Maryland (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Erickson Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$89 $4,900 $355 H5652-006-0
Erickson Advantage Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $6,750 $600 H5652-008-0
Erickson Advantage Liberty no Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5652-002-0
Erickson Advantage Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$182 $2,900 $270 H5652-001-0
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Care Plus MD
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $7,500 $150 H2172-014-0
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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Montgomery cost $63.57 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Montgomery?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Montgomery is Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard 1 MD (HMO-POS), with 5,402 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Montgomery do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Montgomery without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, MD (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Montgomery County, MD (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 4 15%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 11 41%
3 Stars 16 59%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.93

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — 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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