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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Erie County, PA

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Erie County, PA includes 57 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 27,606, with 34 $0 premium options and 80% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $34.09/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 34
  • Average MOOP: $6,768 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 80% · 3 Stars: 20% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $553.19
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 27,606
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (HMO-POS) — 10,370 enrollees
    2. Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) — 1,990 enrollees
    3. Aetna Medicare Premier Plus (PPO) — 1,252 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Erie County, PA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Erie County, PA to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
31
Average Monthly Premium
$34.84/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
7,824
$0 Premium PPO Plans
18
Average MOOP
$7,058
Top PPO by Enrollment
Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) — 1,990 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, Pennsylvania (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5522-017-0
Aetna Medicare Premier Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $7,150 $700 H5522-005-0
Complete Blue PPO Distinct
☆☆☆☆☆
$41 $6,950 $700 H3916-035-2
Complete Blue PPO Merit
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $700 H3916-057-0
Complete Blue PPO Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H3916-041-2
Freedom Blue PPO Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$238 $4,500 $0 H3916-002-0
Freedom Blue PPO Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$114 $5,000 $0 H3916-024-0
Freedom Blue PPO Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H3916-067-0
Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$83 $5,500 $700 H3916-033-0
UPMC for Life Essential Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $700 H5533-017-1
UPMC for Life PPO High Deductible Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $7,550 $700 H5533-003-0
UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H5533-013-0
UPMC for Life PPO Rx Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$155 $7,550 $0 H5533-005-0
UPMC for Life PPO Salute
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5533-016-1
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0007
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $6,300 $595 H2406-046-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $5,900 $685 H2406-047-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H2406-072-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,200 $685 H2406-101-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $700 H5521-261-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $700 H5525-085-1
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H5216-221-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,350 $700 H5525-059-0
Humana Value Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $700 H5525-051-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-116
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H5216-116-0
HumanaChoice H5216-120
☆☆☆☆☆
$107 $7,600 $700 H5216-120-0
HumanaChoice H5525-005
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $8,300 $700 H5525-005-0
HumanaChoice H5525-086
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $5,800 $700 H5525-086-1
HumanaChoice R0110-007
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,750 N/A R0110-007-0
HumanaChoice R0110-008
☆☆☆☆☆
$75 $7,150 $700 R0110-008-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,600 $461 H6018-010-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 011 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H6018-011-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Erie?

PPO plans in Erie cost $34.84 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Erie?

The most popular PPO plan in Erie is Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO), with 1,990 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Erie do not include prescription drug coverage?

5 PPO plans in Erie do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 14
  • Average Monthly Premium $34.64/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 4,921
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 9
  • Average MOOP $6,629
  • Top HMO by Enrollment UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) — 1,191 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, Pennsylvania (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,950 $700 H3957-047-2
Complete Blue HMO Distinct
☆☆☆☆☆
$42 $6,450 $700 H3957-050-2
Together Blue Medicare HMO with AHN Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,250 $700 H3957-048-0
UPMC for Life HMO Deductible Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $6,000 $700 H3907-037-0
UPMC for Life HMO No Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 N/A H3907-002-0
UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $700 H3907-059-2
UPMC for Life HMO Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$90 $4,500 $0 H3907-058-1
UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $6,000 $700 H3907-057-3
UPMC for Life HMO Rx Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$295 $7,550 $0 H3907-006-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-054
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,260 $700 H6622-054-0
DEVOTED CORE 010 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $650 H6852-010-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 011 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H6852-011-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 033 PA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,600 $700 H6852-033-0
Perennial Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $400 H3419-006-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Erie?

UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) is the top HMO in Erie, with 1,191 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Erie 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
11
Average Monthly Premium
$34.36/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
14,815
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,845
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (HMO-POS) — 10,370 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, Pennsylvania (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Security Blue HMO-POS Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H3957-043-2
Security Blue HMO-POS Deluxe
☆☆☆☆☆
$119 $4,500 $0 H3957-046-2
Security Blue HMO-POS Standard
☆☆☆☆☆
$118 $5,000 $0 H3957-045-2
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx
☆☆☆☆☆
$48 $5,500 $700 H3957-044-4
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H5253-146-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $6,700 $685 H5253-147-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx PA-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H5253-152-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H3959-041-0
Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $5,500 $400 H3959-002-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $400 H3959-032-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $400 H3959-011-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Erie?

HMO-POS plans in Erie cost $34.36 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Erie?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Erie is Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (HMO-POS), with 10,370 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Erie?

There are 3 HMO-POS plans in Erie without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS, or Private Fee-for-Service plans, allow access to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s terms. They provide wide flexibility in choosing providers, but it’s essential to verify that your preferred healthcare professionals agree to the plan’s payment rules before scheduling care.

Total PFFS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
46
$0 Premium PFFS
1
Average MOOP
$9,850
PFFS with the Highest Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-052 (PFFS) with 46 enrollees
PFFS Without Drug Coverage
0

2027 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, Pennsylvania (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-052
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H8145-052-0
What is the total number of PFFS plans in Erie?

In 2027, Erie has 1 PFFS plans with 46 enrollees.

How much do PFFS plans cost in Erie?

The typical PFFS premium in Erie is $0.00, and 1 plans have no monthly premium.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County, PA (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Erie County, PA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 45 80%
3 Stars 11 20%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 2%
Average Rating 4.13

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Erie County, Pennsylvania, including communities such as Albion, Corry, Cranesville, Edinboro, Fairview, Girard, Harborcreek, Lake City, Mc Kean, North East, Union City, Waterford, Wattsburg, Erie, 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

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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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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