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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Barnstable County, MA

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For 2026, Barnstable County, MA includes 18 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 15,066, with 6 $0 premium options and 100% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

At a Glance

  • Average Monthly Premium: $99.50/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 6
  • Average MOOP: $5,181 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 100% · 3 Stars: 0% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $194.00
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 15,066
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO) — 4,805 enrollees
    2. Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) — 2,969 enrollees
    3. Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) — 2,818 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
3
Average Monthly Premium
$155.67/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
4,229
$0 Premium PPO Plans
0
Average MOOP
$6,683
Top PPO by Enrollment
Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) — 2,818 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Barnstable County, Massachusetts (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $59 $9,250 $615 H2230-019-0
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $300 $4,200 $200 H2230-002-0
Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $108 $6,600 $0 H2230-018-1

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Barnstable?

PPO plans in Barnstable cost $155.67 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Barnstable?

The most popular PPO plan in Barnstable is Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO), with 2,818 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Barnstable do not include prescription drug coverage?

0 PPO plans in Barnstable do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Barnstable County, Massachusetts (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Medicare HMO Blue PlusRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $245 $3,800 $200 H2261-005-0
Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $65 $3,750 $320 H2261-022-1
Fallon Medicare Plus Blue
☆☆☆☆☆
 $174 $3,400 $0 H9001-031-18
Fallon Medicare Plus Green
☆☆☆☆☆
 $78 $5,200 $300 H9001-030-18
Fallon Medicare Plus Orange
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,550 $400 H9001-038-0
Fallon Medicare Plus Saver No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 N/A H9001-039-0
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $58 $3,850 $0 H2256-026-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $3,850 N/A H2256-016-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $193 $3,850 $0 H2256-015-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $227 $3,850 $0 H2256-001-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,400 $615 H2256-046-0
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $3,850 N/A H2256-019-7
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $166 $3,850 $0 H2256-018-7
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Barnstable?

Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO) is the top HMO in Barnstable, with 4,805 enrollees.

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

3 HMO plans in Barnstable 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$59.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,254
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,650
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) — 2,969 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Barnstable County, Massachusetts (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Medicare HMO Blue FlexRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $118 $4,100 $260 H2261-023-1
Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,200 $0 H2261-024-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Barnstable?

HMO-POS plans in Barnstable cost $59.00 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Barnstable?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Barnstable is Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS), with 2,969 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Barnstable?

There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Barnstable without prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Barnstable County, MA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 18 100%
3 Stars 0 0%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.19

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

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.

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