2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Franklin County, MA
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, Franklin County, MA includes 21 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 5,434, with 9 $0 premium options and 62% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Franklin County, MA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Franklin County, MA to see more options.
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
- 6
- Average Monthly Premium
- $90.17/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 2,095
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $6,700
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) — 813 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS 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 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0006 | $45 | $6,700 | $600 | H8768-055-1 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MA-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H8768-045-0 | |
| Health New England Medicare Compass | $29 | $6,750 | $490 | H2737-001-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Franklin?
- PPO plans in Franklin cost $90.17 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Franklin?
- The most popular PPO plan in Franklin is Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO), with 813 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Franklin do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 1 PPO plans in Franklin 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.
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS 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 | $111 | $3,400 | $0 | H9001-031-16 | |
| Fallon Medicare Plus Green | $67 | $5,200 | $300 | H9001-030-16 | |
| 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 | |
| Health New England Medicare Basic No Rx | $0 | $5,500 | N/A | H8578-009-0 | |
| Health New England Medicare Plus | $113 | $5,000 | $350 | H8578-004-0 | |
| Health New England Medicare Premium | $168 | $4,500 | $350 | H8578-001-0 | |
| Health New England Medicare Premium No Rx | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | H8578-003-0 | |
| Health New England Medicare Value | $0 | $6,750 | $490 | H8578-012-0 |
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Franklin?
There are 11 HMO plans in 2026, covering 1,689 enrollees.
How much do HMO plans cost in Franklin?
The average HMO premium in Franklin is $69.91 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Franklin?
Health New England Medicare Value (HMO) is the top HMO in Franklin, with 534 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Franklin?
3 HMO plans in Franklin 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
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $29.50/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 1,650
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $6,475
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS) — 1,119 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare HMO Blue FlexRx | $118 | $4,100 | $260 | H2261-023-1 | |
| Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx | $0 | $9,200 | $0 | H2261-024-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 | $0 | $6,700 | $520 | H5253-159-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0003 | $0 | $5,900 | $520 | H5253-157-1 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Franklin cost $29.50 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Franklin?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Franklin is Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS), with 1,119 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Franklin do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Franklin without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Franklin County, MA (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 13 | 62% |
| 3 Stars | 7 | 33% |
| Below 3 Stars | 1 | 5% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.81 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
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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