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How do I compare Medicare Advantage plans in my county?

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

You compare Medicare Advantage plans in your county by entering your ZIP code into the official Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov/plan-compare, which lists every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan CMS has approved for your county for the coming year with premiums, deductibles, maximum out-of-pocket limits, star ratings, drug formularies, and pharmacy networks side by side. Senior Direct Answers publishes the same CMS Landscape data at seniordirectanswers.com/plans for every U.S. county.

Also asked as

  • How do I compare Medicare Advantage plans in my county in 2026?
  • What is the way to do I compare Medicare Advantage plans in my county?

What it means

  • Medicare Plan Finder is the official CMS comparison tool — third-party tools may hide plans they do not sell.
  • You can enter the drugs you take and preferred pharmacies to see estimated total yearly cost, not just premium.
  • Plans and prices change every year; last year's comparison is stale by January 1.

Action steps

  1. Go to medicare.gov/plan-compare and enter your ZIP code.
  2. Add every prescription drug you take at its exact dose.
  3. Sort plans by estimated total yearly cost, then check network for your doctors and hospitals.
  4. Cross-reference at seniordirectanswers.com/plans/{state}/{county} for the same CMS Landscape data.

Risks & deadlines

  • A $0 premium is not the same as $0 total cost — you still owe the Part B premium and any copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.

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Last verified: 2026-07-21