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Medicare Advantage plans in Barnstable County, MA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Barnstable County in Massachusetts has 13 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 15 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage13-2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3no change
Special Needs Plans7+1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage2-1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,2002026: $4,100
Plans rated 4 stars or more13-2 from 2026

7 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 5 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.

How many people here are in Medicare Advantage

In October 2026, 21,360 of the 88,593 people eligible for Medicare in Barnstable County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 24.1%. A year earlier it was 21,848 of 86,718 (25.2%).

CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.

Before you choose a plan

Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.

Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (13)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Medicare HMO Blue SaverRx (HMO-POS)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsHMO-POS$0$9,2004.5 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsHMO$68.00$3,7504.5 of 5
Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPPO$69.00$9,8504 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMO$82.00$4,5004 of 5
Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPPO$108.00$6,6004 of 5
Medicare HMO Blue FlexRx (HMO-POS)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsHMO-POS$119.00$4,1004.5 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMO$185.00$4,2004 of 5
Fallon Medicare Plus Blue (HMO)Fallon HealthHMO$192.00$3,4004 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMO$214.00$3,8504 of 5
Medicare HMO Blue PlusRx (HMO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsHMO$245.00$3,8004.5 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Plus (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMO$252.00$3,8504 of 5
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPPO$300.00$4,2004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Fallon Medicare Plus Saver No Rx (HMO)Fallon HealthHMONot listed$6,7004 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime No Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMONot listed$3,8504 of 5
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO)Tufts Health PlanHMONot listed$4,2004 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP)Tufts Health PlanHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.50$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP)Tufts Health PlanHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$22.10$9,8503.5 of 5
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP)Fallon HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$22.70$9,8503.5 of 5
NaviCare NHC (HMO D-SNP)Fallon HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$25.20$9,8503.5 of 5
Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP)Tufts Health PlanHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$25.30$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP)Tufts Health PlanHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$30.30$9,8503.5 of 5
CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP)Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc.HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$33.80$8,390Plan Too New To Be Measured

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Massachusetts drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025

Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.