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Medicare plan changes in Massachusetts for 2027

Across 14 counties in Massachusetts, the 2027 CMS file lists 292 county listings of Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage, compared with 319 in 2026. By our count, 0 counties have none in 2027, including counties that do not appear in the CMS file at all.

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.

By county

County2026 plans2027 plansChangeCompanies leaving
Barnstable County1513-2None
Berkshire County74-3None
Bristol County3232+0None
Dukes County87-1None
Essex County3127-4None
Franklin County1717+0None
Hampden County2930+1None
Hampshire County2323+0None
Middlesex County2827-1None
Nantucket County43-1None
Norfolk County2828+0None
Plymouth County3128-3None
Suffolk County3027-3None
Worcester County3626-10Central Mass Health Holding LLC

Stand-alone Part D drug plans in Massachusetts for 2027

10 plans in 2027, compared with 11 in 2026. Lowest monthly drug plan premium: $13.30 (2026: $8.40).

PlanCompanyMonthly premiumDeductibleStar rating
Wellcare Value Script (PDP)Wellcare$13.30$700Not Applicable
Wellcare Classic (PDP)Wellcare$21.30$700Not Applicable
Blue MedicareRx Value Plus (PDP)Blue MedicareRx$25.50$700Not Applicable
Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$26.10$700Not Applicable
Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$107.30$687Not Applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare$122.20$700Not Applicable
Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$146.30$350Not Applicable
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)HealthSpring$158.60$700Not Applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare$239.80$300Not Applicable
Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP)Blue MedicareRx$284.70$0Not Applicable

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. US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files, counties

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