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  4. Barnstable County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Barnstable County, MA

Last update: November 9, 2026.

Barnstable County, MA has 16 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2027. These include 5 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 100% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

  • 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: $114.63/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 5
Average MOOP: $5,369 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 100% · 3 Stars: 0% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $369.23
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 6,002
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of November 10, 2026)
1. Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) — 2,991 enrollees
2. Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO) — 1,158 enrollees
3. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) — 921 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Barnstable County, MA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Barnstable County, MA. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Massachusetts 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.

  • Total PPO Plans 3
  • Average Monthly Premium $159.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 1,406
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 0
  • Average MOOP $6,883
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO) — 1,158 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$69 $9,850 $700 H2230-019-0
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$300 $4,200 $500 H2230-002-0
Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$108 $6,600 $500 H2230-020-0
What is the most popular PPO plan in Barnstable?

Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO) is the top PPO in Barnstable, with 1,158 enrollees.

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

There are 0 PPO plans in Barnstable 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$112.55/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
1,605
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$4,723
Top HMO by Enrollment
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) — 921 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Medicare HMO Blue PlusRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$245 $3,800 $500 H2261-005-0
Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$68 $3,750 $500 H2261-026-0
Fallon Medicare Plus Blue
☆☆☆☆☆
$192 $3,400 $0 H9001-031-21
Fallon Medicare Plus Saver No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H9001-039-0
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$82 $4,500 $200 H2256-026-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,850 N/A H2256-016-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$214 $3,850 $0 H2256-015-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$252 $3,850 $0 H2256-001-2
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H2256-047-3
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 N/A H2256-019-7
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$185 $4,200 $200 H2256-018-7

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Barnstable?

HMO plans in Barnstable cost $112.55 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Barnstable?

The most popular HMO plan in Barnstable is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO), with 921 enrollees.

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

There are 3 HMO plans in Barnstable 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 $59.50/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 2,991
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 1
  • Average MOOP $6,650
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) — 2,991 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Medicare HMO Blue FlexRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$119 $4,100 $500 H2261-025-0
Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,200 $500 H2261-024-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Barnstable?

In 2027, Barnstable has 2 HMO-POS plans with 2,991 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Barnstable?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Barnstable is $59.50, and 1 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Barnstable County, MA for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Barnstable County, MA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 16 100%
3 Stars 0 0%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.13

* 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 Barnstable County, Massachusetts, including communities such as Buzzards Bay, East Falmouth, East Sandwich, Falmouth, North Falmouth, Pocasset, Sagamore Beach, Sandwich, Hyannis, Barnstable, Brewster, Centerville, Chatham, Cotuit, Dennis, Dennis Port, Eastham, Forestdale, Harwich, Harwich Port, Marstons Mills, Mashpee, Orleans, Osterville, Provincetown, South Dennis, South Yarmouth, Wellfleet, West Barnstable, West Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-10

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 .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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

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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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