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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Onondaga County, NY

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Onondaga County, NY, there are 24 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 14 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 38% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$39.19/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
14
Average MOOP Limit
$8,527 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 38% · 3 Stars: 63% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$624.17
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
18,984
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0006 (HMO-POS) — 7,061 enrollees
2. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 5,201 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) — 2,363 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Onondaga County, NY. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Onondaga County, NY. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our New York 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 10
  • Average Monthly Premium $43.50/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 8,458
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $9,005
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 5,201 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Onondaga County, New York
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5521-323-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $9,850 $700 H5521-740-0
Aetna Medicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $9,250 $700 H5521-340-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5521-077-0
MVP Medicare Secure Plus Choice with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$256 $7,500 $500 H9615-025-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,950 N/A H5970-016-0
HumanaChoice H5970-029
☆☆☆☆☆
$65 $9,250 $700 H5970-029-0
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H2775-113-0
Wellcare Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H2775-111-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H2775-106-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Onondaga?

There are 10 PPO plans in 2027, covering 8,458 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Onondaga?

The average PPO premium in Onondaga is $43.50 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Onondaga?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in Onondaga, with 5,201 enrollees.

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

There are 2 PPO plans in Onondaga 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$4.17/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
2,955
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$8,833
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) — 2,363 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Onondaga County, New York
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Medicare Blue Choice 024
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H3351-024-0
VNS Health EasyCare
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,850 $650 H5549-012-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H3312-048-0
Trinity Health Plan New York Cash Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $450 H9827-004-0
Trinity Health Plan New York Glory No RX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,300 N/A H9827-003-0
Trinity Health Plan New York No Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $425 H9827-001-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Onondaga cost $4.17 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Onondaga?

The most popular HMO plan in Onondaga is Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO), with 2,363 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Onondaga do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO plans in Onondaga 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.

Total HMO-POS Plans
8
Average Monthly Premium
$60.08/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
7,571
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
3
Average MOOP
$7,700
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0006 (HMO-POS) — 7,061 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Onondaga County, New York
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Medicare Blue Choice 025
☆☆☆☆☆
$75 $8,500 $700 H3351-025-0
Medicare Blue Choice 026
☆☆☆☆☆
$115 $7,500 $325 H3351-026-0
Medicare Blue Choice 027
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 N/A H3351-027-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $8,900 $685 H3379-039-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H3379-060-0
MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 N/A H3305-020-0
MVP Medicare Secure Plus with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$165 $6,000 $500 H3305-022-0
MVP Medicare WellValue with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$71 $9,850 $700 H3305-038-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Onondaga?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0006 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Onondaga, with 7,061 enrollees.

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

3 HMO-POS plans in Onondaga do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Onondaga County, NY for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Onondaga County, NY (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 9 38%
3 Stars 15 63%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.5

* 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 Onondaga County, New York, including communities such as Baldwinsville, Brewerton, Bridgeport, Camillus, Cicero, Clay, East Syracuse, Elbridge, Fabius, Fayetteville, Jamesville, Jordan, Kirkville, La Fayette, Liverpool, Manlius, Marcellus, Marietta, Memphis, Minoa, Nedrow, Skaneateles, Tully, Warners, Syracuse, 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: 2026-09

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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