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  4. Saratoga County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Saratoga County, NY

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Saratoga County, NY includes 33 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 21,658, with 19 $0 premium options and 36% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Saratoga County, NY are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Saratoga County, NY to see more options.

  • 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: $35.52/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 19
  • Average MOOP: $7,541 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 36% · 3 Stars: 64% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $534.17
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 21,658
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx (HMO) — 7,064 enrollees
    2. CDPHP Choice Rx (HMO) — 4,262 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-29 (HMO-POS) — 2,286 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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$40.23/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
4,718
$0 Premium PPO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$8,567
Top PPO by Enrollment
MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D (PPO) — 1,640 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Saratoga County, New York (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5521-323-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-119-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$109 $9,250 $615 H5521-669-0
Forever Blue 770
☆☆☆☆☆
$220 $6,700 $615 H5526-018-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0015
☆☆☆☆☆
$48 $7,900 $600 H3418-004-0
MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$15 $9,250 $615 H9615-024-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,950 N/A H5970-016-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5970-030
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5970-030-0
HumanaChoice H5970-029
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $9,250 $615 H5970-029-0
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Saratoga?
PPO plans in Saratoga cost $40.23 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Saratoga?
The most popular PPO plan in Saratoga is MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D (PPO), with 1,640 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Saratoga do not include prescription drug coverage?
2 PPO plans in Saratoga do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
7
Average Monthly Premium
$52.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
13,070
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$7,207
Top HMO by Enrollment
CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx (HMO) — 7,064 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Saratoga County, New York (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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
Senior Blue 652
☆☆☆☆☆
$104 $6,700 $615 H3384-013-0
VNS Health EasyCare
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,250 $500 H5549-012-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3312-062-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Saratoga?

There are 7 HMO plans in 2026, covering 13,070 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Saratoga?

The average HMO premium in Saratoga is $52.00 per month, with 3 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Saratoga?

CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx (HMO) is the top HMO in Saratoga, with 7,064 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Saratoga?

1 HMO plans in Saratoga do not include prescription drug coverage.

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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$14.85/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,870
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,780
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-29 (HMO-POS) — 2,286 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Saratoga County, New York (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
EmblemHealth VIP Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $215 H3330-048-0
MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 N/A H3305-020-0
MVP Medicare Secure Plus with Part D
☆☆☆☆☆
$116 $6,000 $400 H3305-022-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-29
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H3379-052-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H3379-060-0
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
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H4868-003-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H4868-019-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Saratoga cost $14.85 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Saratoga?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Saratoga is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-29 (HMO-POS), with 2,286 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Saratoga do not include drug coverage?

There are 4 HMO-POS plans in Saratoga without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider that accepts the plan’s payment terms. This provides flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals, but provider acceptance should be confirmed before receiving care.

  • Total PFFS Plans 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $44.25/mo
  • Total PFFS Enrollment 0
  • $0 Premium PFFS Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $4,450
  • Top PFFS by Enrollment — 0 enrollees
  • PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Saratoga County, New York (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Wellcare Advantage Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H2816-037-0
Wellcare Advantage Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2816-038-0
Wellcare Premium Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$50 $3,400 $615 H2816-019-0
Wellcare Premium Ultra
☆☆☆☆☆
$127 $3,400 $615 H2816-013-0
What is the top PFFS plan in Saratoga?

is the top PFFS in Saratoga, with 0 enrollees.

What is the number of PFFS plans without Part D coverage in Saratoga?

2 PFFS plans in Saratoga do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Saratoga County, NY (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 12 36%
3 Stars 21 64%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.62

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — 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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