- Entity
- county:new-hampshire-merrimack-33013
- 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/new-hampshire/merrimack/
- 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
- 6
- HMO Plans
- 3
- HMO-POS Plans
- 2
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 20.49
- Average MOOP
- 6940.91
- Average Part D Deductible
- 524.44
- $0 Premium Plans
- 5
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.55
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 45.45
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 27
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 73
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 21.78
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6850
- PPO Enrollment
- 6817
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 11.9
- HMO Average MOOP
- 7283.33
- HMO Enrollment
- 1469
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 1
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 29.5
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6700
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 1070
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 1
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- Entity
- county:new-hampshire-merrimack-33013
- 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/new-hampshire/merrimack/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-new-hampshire-merrimack-33013-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 11
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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UHC Medicare Advantage NH-001A
H2001-028-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-1
H5253-208-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-2
H5253-207-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-0003
H8768-062-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-0004
H8768-061-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NH-MA1
H8768-048-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-059-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138
H5216-138-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-137
H5619-137-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-180
H5619-180-0 -
WellSense Added Value
H6851-001-0
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UHC Medicare Advantage NH-001A
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 9356
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Merrimack County, NH
Last update: .
In Merrimack County, NH, there are 11 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 5 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 27% 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 Merrimack County, NH. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Merrimack County, NH.
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 6
- Average Monthly Premium $21.78/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 6,817
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 3
- Average MOOP $6,850
- Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 (PPO) — 3,260 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Medicare Advantage NH-001A | $22 | $9,250 | $615 | H2001-028-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-0003 | $70 | $6,700 | $600 | H8768-062-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-0004 | $39 | $8,300 | $600 | H8768-061-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NH-MA1 | $0 | $5,400 | N/A | H8768-048-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,950 | N/A | H5216-059-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 | $0 | $6,500 | $395 | H5216-138-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Merrimack?
There are 6 PPO plans in 2026, covering 6,817 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Merrimack?
The average PPO premium in Merrimack is $21.78 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Merrimack?
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 (PPO) is the top PPO in Merrimack, with 3,260 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Merrimack?
There are 2 PPO plans in Merrimack 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
- 3
- Average Monthly Premium
- $11.90/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 1,469
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $7,283
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus H5619-137 (HMO) — 858 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-137 | $14 | $6,400 | $615 | H5619-137-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-180 | $0 | $6,700 | $400 | H5619-180-0 | |
| WellSense Added Value | $22 | $8,750 | $615 | H6851-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Merrimack cost $11.90 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Merrimack?
The most popular HMO plan in Merrimack is Humana Gold Plus H5619-137 (HMO), with 858 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Merrimack do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Merrimack without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-1 | $59 | $6,700 | $440 | H5253-208-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-2 | $0 | $6,700 | $440 | H5253-207-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Merrimack?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-2 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Merrimack, with 975 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Merrimack?
0 HMO-POS plans in Merrimack do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Merrimack County, NH for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 3 | 27% |
| 3 Stars | 8 | 73% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.55 | |
* 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
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