Medicare Comparison Hub
67,000,000 Americans use Medicare. 33,000,000 are in Medicare Advantage plans. We track plan star ratings, premiums, and coverage by state — with no broker commissions.
Medicare at a Glance (2026)
Total Beneficiaries
67M
In Medicare Advantage
33M
Avg MA Premium
$15.5
Part B Standard
$185
Key Enrollment Dates
- Annual Open Enrollment: October 15 through December 7 — switch plans, add or drop Part D
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: January 1 - March 31 (switch or drop) — switch MA plans or drop MA for Original Medicare
- Initial Enrollment Period: 3 months before through 3 months after your 65th birthday month
- Special Enrollment Periods: triggered by qualifying life events (moving, losing employer coverage)
Decision Guides
Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare
Which is right for you? Coverage, costs, and trade-offs.
Enrollment Periods & Deadlines
When you can sign up, switch, or make changes.
Star Ratings Explained
How CMS scores Medicare plans and what to look for.
How to Choose a Plan
Step-by-step for choosing without a broker.
Medicare by State (All 50 + DC)
Alabama
3.8★ · $8/mo
Alaska
3.5★ · $30/mo
Arizona
4.1★ · $10/mo
Arkansas
3.9★ · $18/mo
California
4.0★ · $25/mo
Colorado
4.0★ · $22/mo
Connecticut
4.2★ · $35/mo
Delaware
4.1★ · $20/mo
District of Columbia
4.3★ · $22/mo
Florida
4.1★ · $12/mo
Georgia
4.0★ · $14/mo
Hawaii
4.4★ · $32/mo
Idaho
4.0★ · $20/mo
Illinois
3.9★ · $24/mo
Indiana
3.9★ · $26/mo
Iowa
4.0★ · $30/mo
Kansas
3.8★ · $28/mo
Kentucky
3.9★ · $15/mo
Louisiana
3.7★ · $12/mo
Maine
4.0★ · $26/mo
Maryland
4.2★ · $30/mo
Massachusetts
4.3★ · $32/mo
Michigan
4.1★ · $18/mo
Minnesota
4.4★ · $20/mo
Mississippi
3.6★ · $24/mo
Missouri
3.9★ · $18/mo
Montana
3.9★ · $28/mo
Nebraska
3.9★ · $28/mo
Nevada
3.9★ · $14/mo
New Hampshire
4.2★ · $30/mo
New Jersey
4.1★ · $25/mo
New Mexico
3.9★ · $22/mo
New York
4.1★ · $22/mo
North Carolina
4.0★ · $16/mo
North Dakota
3.9★ · $32/mo
Ohio
4.0★ · $18/mo
Oklahoma
3.7★ · $22/mo
Oregon
4.2★ · $22/mo
Pennsylvania
4.1★ · $18/mo
Rhode Island
4.2★ · $28/mo
South Carolina
3.9★ · $14/mo
South Dakota
3.9★ · $30/mo
Tennessee
4.0★ · $12/mo
Texas
3.9★ · $18/mo
Utah
4.4★ · $20/mo
Vermont
4.0★ · $30/mo
Virginia
4.0★ · $18/mo
Washington
4.2★ · $22/mo
West Virginia
3.7★ · $12/mo
Wisconsin
4.3★ · $18/mo
Wyoming
3.7★ · $35/mo
Medicare data updated: July 21, 2026 · refresh cadence: annually (October, at start of Open Enrollment)