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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County, NY

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Queens County, NY, there are 37 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 20 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 Queens County, NY. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Queens County, NY.

  • 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
$29.91/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
20
Average MOOP Limit
$8,678 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 27% · 3 Stars: 73% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$531.94
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
87,446
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of August 15, 2026)
1. Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO) — 19,975 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) — 10,995 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) — 9,669 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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$22.99/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
33,494
$0 Premium PPO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$8,564
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) — 10,995 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Queens 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 H5521-320-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-120-0
Aetna Medicare Elite Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $9,250 $615 H5521-698-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $9,250 $615 H5521-661-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$104 $6,750 $615 H5521-664-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $600 H3418-001-0
Healthfirst Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$55 $9,250 $615 H9678-002-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-150-0
Humana Direct Choice Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $475 H5970-031-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,950 N/A H5970-016-0
HumanaChoice H5970-028
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5970-028-0
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 Queens?

Queens County has 14 PPO plans for 2026, with 33,494 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Queens?

The typical PPO premium in Queens is $22.99, and 9 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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$42.90/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
39,772
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$9,192
Top HMO by Enrollment
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO) — 19,975 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Queens County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3359-001-0
Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$24 $9,250 $615 H3359-019-0
EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$252 $9,250 $200 H3330-038-0
Healthfirst Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5989-011-0
MetroPlus Platinum Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $9,250 $615 H0423-004-0
VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $9,250 $615 H2168-004-0
VNS Health EasyCare
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,250 $500 H5549-012-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$74 $9,250 $615 H3312-081-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3312-074-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H3533-027
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3533-027-0
Humana Gold Plus H3533-033
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,550 $615 H3533-033-0
Humana Gold Plus H3533-035
☆☆☆☆☆
$22 $9,250 $615 H3533-035-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Queens cost $42.90 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Queens?
The most popular HMO plan in Queens is Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO), with 19,975 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Queens do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Queens 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 11
  • Average Monthly Premium $24.56/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 14,180
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $8,264
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS) — 4,791 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Queens County, New York, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$34 $9,250 $240 H6988-009-0
Anthem Veteran 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 N/A H6988-008-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
$82 $9,250 $520 H3379-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H3379-060-0
Anthem Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $9,250 $150 H8432-040-0
Anthem Veteran
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 N/A H8432-036-0
Elderplan Extra Help
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $7,550 $375 H3347-009-0
Elderplan Flex
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 $375 H3347-016-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$51 $9,250 $590 H4868-016-0
Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5599-010-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H4868-019-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Queens?

There are 11 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 14,180 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Queens?

The average HMO-POS premium in Queens is $24.56 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Queens?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Queens, with 4,791 enrollees.

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

4 HMO-POS plans in Queens do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County, NY (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 2 5%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 10 27%
3 Stars 27 73%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.57

* 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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