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Medicare Advantage plans in Queen Anne's County, MD: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Queen Anne's County in Maryland has 6 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 8 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage6-2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans4-5 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage3+1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,5252026: $7,525
Plans rated 4 stars or more3no change

4 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 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, 2,343 of the 13,799 people eligible for Medicare in Queen Anne's County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 17.0%. A year earlier it was 2,213 of 13,212 (16.7%).

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 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO)Alterwood AdvantageHMO$0$7,5003.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-376 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$8,0504 of 5
HumanaChoice H7617-044 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$8,0504.5 of 5
Alterwood Advantage Choice (HMO)Alterwood AdvantageHMO$35.00$7,5003.5 of 5
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Signature (PPO)CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantagePPO$58.00$7,1512.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-387 (PPO)HumanaPPO$73.00$7,5504 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Alterwood Advantage Freedom (HMO)Alterwood AdvantageHMONot listed$6,5003.5 of 5
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO)CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantagePPONot listed$5,9002.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,7504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood AdvantageHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,2503.5 of 5
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood AdvantageHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,2503.5 of 5
UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F004 (PPO I-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8505 of 5
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage DualPrime (HMO D-SNP)CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage DualPrimeHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$5.70$9,8503 of 5

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