- Entity
- county:maryland-talbot-24041
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/maryland/talbot/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 11
- PPO Plans
- 7
- HMO Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans
- 0
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 19.34
- Average MOOP
- 7350
- Average Part D Deductible
- 217.86
- $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.59
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 54.55
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 9
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 91
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 8.67
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7157.14
- PPO Enrollment
- 709
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 38
- HMO Average MOOP
- 7687.5
- HMO Enrollment
- 105
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 2
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:maryland-talbot-24041
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/maryland/talbot/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-maryland-talbot-24041-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 11
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
-
-
HumanaChoice H7617-044
H7617-044-0 -
Alterwood Advantage Choice
H9306-008-1 -
Alterwood Advantage Choice Plus
H9306-002-0 -
Alterwood Advantage Freedom
H9306-003-0 -
Alterwood Advantage Select
H9306-009-1 -
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Complete
H7379-002-0 -
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential
H7379-001-0 -
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute
H7379-003-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-386-1 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-379-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-376
H5216-376-0
-
HumanaChoice H7617-044
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 814
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Talbot County, MD
Last update: .
In Talbot County, MD, there are 11 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 6 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 9% 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 Talbot County, MD. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Talbot County, MD.
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 7
- Average Monthly Premium $8.67/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 709
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 4
- Average MOOP $7,157
- Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice H5216-376 (PPO) — 318 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | H5216-386-1 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $6,750 | N/A | H5216-379-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-376 | $9 | $7,550 | $615 | H5216-376-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Talbot?
There are 7 PPO plans in 2026, covering 709 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Talbot?
The average PPO premium in Talbot is $8.67 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Talbot?
HumanaChoice H5216-376 (PPO) is the top PPO in Talbot, with 318 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Talbot?
There are 3 PPO plans in Talbot 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
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $38.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 105
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 2
- Average MOOP
- $7,688
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO) — 60 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Talbot cost $38.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Talbot?
The most popular HMO plan in Talbot is Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO), with 60 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Talbot do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Talbot without prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Talbot County, MD for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 1 | 9% |
| 3 Stars | 10 | 91% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.59 | |
* 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
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
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 .
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.