Medicare Advantage plans in Maryland, 2027
43 Medicare Advantage plans are sold in Maryland for 2027 (60 in 2026); 27 are open to everyone and 13 of those have a $0 premium everywhere they are sold. 31,835 Maryland members in September 2026 were in plans that end or leave their county for 2027.
What changes in Maryland for 2027?
| In the state | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans sold in the state | 60 | 43 | ▼down 17 |
| Plans open to everyone | 36 | 27 | ▼down 9 |
| Plans with a $0 premium everywhere they are sold | 15 | 13 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 10 | 6 | ▼down 4 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which companies sell the most plans in Maryland?
Plans open to everyone, by parent company and the brands it sells under, 2027
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which Maryland counties lose the most?
Plans end in or leave Maryland counties 209 times for 2027. Counties with the most members in those plans come first; each links to its 2027 plan list.
| County | Plans open to all | $0 premium | Plans that end or leave | Their members here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 20 | 10 | 14 | 4,121 |
| Baltimore City | 11 | 5 | 8 | 3,877 |
| Washington | 14 | 6 | 9 | 2,922 |
| Carroll | 13 | 6 | 15 | 2,693 |
| Frederick | 17 | 9 | 12 | 2,339 |
| Anne Arundel | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2,227 |
| Prince George's | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1,716 |
| Charles | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1,709 |
| Harford | 15 | 8 | 8 | 1,564 |
| Worcester | 9 | 4 | 13 | 1,467 |
| Baltimore | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1,440 |
| Howard | 18 | 8 | 7 | 1,062 |
| St. Mary's | 6 | 4 | 5 | 968 |
| Garrett | 4 | 2 | 10 | 967 |
| Allegany | 8 | 5 | 6 | 622 |
| Dorchester | 10 | 5 | 9 | 601 |
| Wicomico | 16 | 8 | 7 | 411 |
| Queen Anne's | 9 | 6 | 9 | 317 |
| Cecil | 11 | 7 | 4 | 205 |
| Kent | 9 | 6 | 10 | 148 |
| Somerset | 15 | 8 | 7 | 142 |
| Calvert | 12 | 7 | 3 | 138 |
| Caroline | 12 | 7 | 7 | 94 |
| Talbot | 10 | 7 | 8 | 85 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which large plans sold in Maryland end?
| 2026 plan | Brand | Members in all states, Sept. 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Erickson Advantage SignatureH5652-001 | UnitedHealthcare | 4,520 |
| Humana Gold PlusH6622-095 | Humana | 3,586 |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-482 | Aetna Medicare | 3,301 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-459 | Humana | 2,839 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-377 | Humana | 2,676 |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PrimaryH3890-005 | Johns Hopkins Advantage MD | 1,685 |
| Erickson Advantage LibertyH5652-008 | UnitedHealthcare | 1,044 |
| Erickson Advantage FreedomH5652-006 | UnitedHealthcare | 649 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty no RxH5652-002 | UnitedHealthcare | 523 |
| Alterwood Advantage Choice PlusH9306-002 | Alterwood Advantage | 479 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which plans in Maryland lower the Part B premium?
6 plans open to everyone and sold in at least one Maryland county pay part of the Part B premium in 2027; the largest reduction comes first.
| 2027 plan | Brand | Monthly reduction |
|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage FreedomH9306-003 | Alterwood Advantage | $100 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage SaluteH7379-003 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | $100 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-379 | Humana | $100 |
| HealthSpring CourageH2108-045 | HealthSpring | $90 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH6622-094 | Humana | $78 |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD TributeH1225-004 | Johns Hopkins Advantage MD | $40 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
298,863 of Maryland's 1,206,222 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026 (25%).
What else should you check?
- Every plan not offered in 2027By company and state
- Part B giveback plansWhere they are sold
- Every statePlan counts for 2027