2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Essex County, VT
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, Essex County, VT includes 3 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 432, with 3 $0 premium options and 33% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Essex County, VT are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Essex County, VT to see more options.
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
- 3
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 432
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $5,983
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-046 (PPO) — 263 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| PPO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-046 | $0 | $6,500 | $395 | H7617-046-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,950 | N/A | H5216-059-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 | $0 | $6,500 | $395 | H5216-138-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Essex?
PPO plans in Essex cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Essex?
The most popular PPO plan in Essex is HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-046 (PPO), with 263 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Essex do not include prescription drug coverage?
1 PPO plans in Essex do not include prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Essex County, VT (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 1 | 33% |
| 3 Stars | 2 | 67% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.83 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
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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