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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Franklin County, NY

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Franklin County, NY, there are 20 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 13 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 40% 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 Franklin County, NY. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Franklin County, NY.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$34.52/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
13
Average MOOP Limit
$7,863 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 40% · 3 Stars: 60% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$524.23
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
2,981
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of August 15, 2026)
1. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 1,292 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) — 476 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) — 373 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
9
Average Monthly Premium
$46.98/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,125
$0 Premium PPO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$8,533
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 1,292 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Franklin County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5521-323-0
Aetna Medicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$50 $8,900 $615 H5521-340-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-077-0
Medicare BluePlus
☆☆☆☆☆
$140 $7,900 $615 H3335-018-0
Medicare BlueSalute
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H3335-044-0
MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$174 $9,250 $615 H9615-022-0
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $9,250 $530 H2775-113-0
Wellcare Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H2775-111-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H2775-106-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Franklin?

Franklin County has 9 PPO plans for 2026, with 2,125 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Franklin?

The typical PPO premium in Franklin is $46.98, and 5 plans have no monthly premium.

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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$47.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
694
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$6,900
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) — 373 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Franklin County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $500 H3388-014-0
CDPHP Choice Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$135 $6,000 $0 H3388-002-0
CDPHP Clear Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$100 $6,400 $250 H3388-020-0
CDPHP Core
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 N/A H3388-001-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3312-048-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Franklin cost $47.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Franklin?
The most popular HMO plan in Franklin is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO), with 373 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Franklin do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Franklin 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 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $8.13/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 162
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $8,738
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) — 117 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Franklin County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 N/A H3305-020-0
Wellcare Fidelis Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $9,250 $615 H5599-002-0
Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5599-010-0
Wellcare Fidelis Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5599-004-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Franklin?

There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 162 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Franklin?

The average HMO-POS premium in Franklin is $8.13 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Franklin?

Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Franklin, with 117 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Franklin?

2 HMO-POS plans in Franklin do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
2
Average MOOP
$5,500
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PFFS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Franklin County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Wellcare Advantage Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H2816-037-0
Wellcare Advantage Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2816-038-0

What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?

PFFS plans in Franklin cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan is most popular in Franklin?

The most popular PFFS plan in Franklin is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS plans in Franklin do not include drug coverage?

There are 2 PFFS plans in Franklin without prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Franklin County, NY for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Franklin County, NY (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 40%
3 Stars 12 60%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.7

* 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: 2026-07

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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