2025 Guide to Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine

Uncovering the Top Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine

If you are thinking about getting out of Original Medicare and into a Medicare Advantage plan available in Maine, you're not alone. Nearly half of the estimated 64 million people with Medicare will join a Medicare Advantage plan this year. Some join to get more benefits. Some join to save money. And some like a plan's doctors and other healthcare providers.

This page aims to assist you in uncovering the highest-rated Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in Maine, identifying the insurance providers that offer these plans, and providing guidance on locating suitable plans within your specific region. This information is vital since plan availability varies across different areas.

Locating the Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine

Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reviews and rates Maine's Medicare Advantage plans based on a 5-star scale. The information used to create a plan's star rating comes from member input and data reported by the plan.

There are no 5-star plans in Maine in 2025. However, there are 4.5-star plans. This year, the highest rated Medicare plans available in Maine come from:

We recommend evaluating the health plans from these Maine health insurance companies ahead of all others. Here's why. Simply put, more stars generally mean members will get better results. Members might get better service, phone support, and care from a 5-star than they would from a four-star plan.

CRUCIAL: Benefits are not the same throughout Maine. That's why it is essential that you fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans.

Complete List of Maine's Providers

Approximately 8 health insurance providers offer Medicare Advantage plans in Maine, including:

• Aetna Medicare
• AMH Health
• Humana
• Martin's Point Generations Advantage
• Martin\'s Point Generations Advantage
• UnitedHealthcare
• UnitedHealthcare®
• Wellcare

Maine's Top-Rated Plans

Here are the top-ranked Medicare Advantage plans in Maine, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:

Interested in joining a plan from one of the top-rated providers? That has a lot to do with your Maine County. Medicare Advantage plans are regional, and you can't join a plan that isn't in your area.

Top-Rated Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine by County

Choose your Maine County below to see the best (and the worst) plans.

Navigating Your Options: How to Select the Best Medicare Advantage Plan in Maine

If you’re approaching the age of 65, navigating a special enrollment event, or looking to review your plan options ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period, there are a number of details you need to consider when comparing your options.

1. Evaluate How You Plan to Use Your Benefits

Do you believe that you will get the most out of your plan's benefits, including hospital inpatient care? If you do, evaluate plans with higher monthly premiums, low copayments, and low maximum out-of-pocket limits. Conversely, if your health is good and you rarely use services, look for plans with low premiums or a zero-dollar premium. These plans may have high out-of-pocket maximums and high deductibles, so weigh your risk carefully.

2. Evaluate Your Prescription Costs

For many seniors, prescription drugs are what drive up their healthcare costs the most. And, because nearly all Maine Medicare Advantage plans include Part D benefits for your regular prescriptions, you need to make sure the plan you choose covers your drugs at a price you can afford.

3. Assess Your Need for Supplemental Coverage

Original Medicare does not all health care costs. It covers your major medical and some preventive care services, but it does not cover dental, vision, hearing, or prescriptions. A growing number of Medicare Advantage plans cover many of the essential services that your Part A and Part B benefits do not.

4. Consider Your Healthcare Providers

Most Medicare Advantage plans available in Maine use local healthcare provider networks to deliver care. But not all specialists and primary care doctors accept all plans. It can be exhausting trying to find a plan you want that your doctors will accept. We can help!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? These common questions and answers might help.

What is the biggest disadvantage of Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Advantage plans have several potential disadvantages. For instance, most plans require their members to use their network of providers. Also, costs are also largely based on your use of healthcare services, making it more difficult to budget for healthcare costs. And, most plans make members get referrals to see a specialist or prior authorization to receive a service. Read about all five disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans.

How much do Medicare Advantage plans cost in Maine?

On average, the cost of a Medicare Advantage plan in Maine is $nan (based on 2025 rates). That's just the cost of the monthly premium to be in the plan. If you have chronic health conditions, the plan's out-of-pocket costs, including copays and deductibles, should also be considered. Additionally, Medicare Advantage plans often include Part D prescription drug benefits that have out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy.

What is every Medicare Advantage plan required to include?

All Medicare Advantage plans offered in Maine must cover all of the Original Medicare benefits. But, private Medicare plans are not required to provide healthcare services similarly. For instance, Medicare Part A covers 80% of hospital stays, skilled nursing, home care, hospice care, and home health care. And Part B covers 80% of doctor visits, lab tests, and other outpatient services. However, Medicare Advantage plans are allowed to set their own copays and routinely charge more than 20%. That said, they do have an annual limit, whereas Original Medicare doesn't.

Citations & References

• CMS.gov, 2023 Medicare Part C Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed January 13, 2023
• CMS.gov, "5-STAR PLAN RATINGS", Last Accessed October 22, 2022
• Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans", Last Accessed October 16, 2022
• KFF.org, "An Overview of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit", Last Accessed October 19, 2022
• Medicare.gov, "Things to know about Medicare Advantage Plans", Last Accessed October 12, 2022
• CMS.gov, Part C and D Performance Data, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
• CMS.gov, Monthly MA Enrollment by State/County/Contract, Last Accessed October 10, 2024

For details on how we research, analyze, and construct plan information for Maine using CMS data, see our Medicare Plan Research Methodology.