Medicare Advantage plans in Dorchester County, MD: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Dorchester County in Maryland has 7 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 8 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare LLC
4 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 2,421 of the 9,156 people eligible for Medicare in Dorchester County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 26.4%. A year earlier it was 2,285 of 8,910 (25.6%).
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 (7)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO) | Alterwood Advantage | HMO | $0 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | $0 | $7,151 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Alterwood Advantage Choice (HMO) | Alterwood Advantage | HMO | $35.00 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Complete (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | $45.00 | $6,300 | 2.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Signature (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | $47.00 | $7,151 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Access (PPO) | Johns Hopkins Advantage MD | PPO | $47.00 | $8,000 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-387 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $73.00 | $7,550 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage Freedom (HMO) | Alterwood Advantage | HMO | Not listed | $6,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | Not listed | $5,900 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | Alterwood Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) | Alterwood Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MD-S002 (HMO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage DualPrime (HMO D-SNP) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage DualPrime | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $5.70 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Maryland drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- 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.