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  4. Norfolk County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Norfolk County, MA

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Norfolk County, MA includes 33 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 33,245, with 16 $0 premium options and 77% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Norfolk County, MA are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Norfolk County, MA.

  • 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: $72.61/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 16
  • Average MOOP: $5,315 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 77% · 3 Stars: 23% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $309.82
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 33,245
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO) — 5,358 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0003 (HMO-POS) — 3,456 enrollees
    3. Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) — 2,833 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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$72.14/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
13,514
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,743
Top PPO by Enrollment
Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) — 2,833 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Norfolk County, Massachusetts (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H5521-296-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5521-451-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H5521-159-0
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
Tufts Medicare Preferred PPO RX
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $6,750 $615 H9907-002-1
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
$48 $6,700 $600 H8768-055-2
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MA-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8768-045-0
Mass General Brigham Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $350 H9485-001-0
Mass General Brigham Advantage Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$150 $3,150 $350 H9485-002-0
Mass General Brigham Advantage Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$325 $0 $350 H9485-003-0
EternalHealth Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $185 H2694-001-0
EternalHealth Give Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $350 H2694-002-0

What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Norfolk?

PPO plans in Norfolk cost $72.14 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Norfolk?

The most popular PPO plan in Norfolk is Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO), with 2,833 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Norfolk?

2 PPO plans in Norfolk 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.

  • Total HMO Plans 14
  • Average Monthly Premium $86.14/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 11,903
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $4,636
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO) — 5,358 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Norfolk 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
EternalHealth Forever
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $250 H1280-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Norfolk?

In 2026, Norfolk County has 14 HMO plans with 11,903 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Norfolk?

The typical HMO premium in Norfolk is $86.14, and 6 plans have no monthly premium.

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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$36.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
7,828
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
3
Average MOOP
$6,020
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0003 (HMO-POS) — 3,456 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Norfolk 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
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H5253-157-2
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5793-018-0
Mass General Brigham Advantage Secure
☆☆☆☆☆
$62 $3,350 $350 H6847-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Norfolk cost $36.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Norfolk?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Norfolk is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MA-0003 (HMO-POS), with 3,456 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Norfolk do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Norfolk without prescription drug coverage.

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

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Norfolk County, MA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 23 77%
3 Stars 7 23%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 3 9%
Average Rating 4.05

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

  • 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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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