Medicare Part D
Bridgeport Medicare 2027: Fairfield County Options
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — If you're on Medicare in Bridgeport, the 2027 plan year brings a lot to look at. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Bridgeport is in Fairfield County, where 36 Medicare Advantage plans were available for 2026, offered by six carriers. The 2027 lineup is spelled out in each plan's ANOC and on Medicare.gov's Plan Finder.
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Key takeaways
- For 2026, Fairfield County had 36 Medicare Advantage plans available from six different carriers. The 2027 lineup is in each plan's ANOC and on Medicare.gov's Plan Finder.
- The fall Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, giving you time to check if your current coverage still fits, even though you don't have to make a change.
- Plan options are set by county, not by city, so people across Fairfield County generally see the same set of Medicare Advantage plans.
- At the time the 2026 data was published, no contracts serving Fairfield County were rated 4 stars or higher, though ratings can change over time and shouldn't be the only factor you consider.
Bridgeport seniors have plenty to sort through this fall
That's a wide field. It's also why the fall Annual Enrollment Period — October 15 through December 7 — matters. You don't have to change anything, but it's the right time to check that your current coverage still fits.
What "36 plans" really means
The count of 36 comes from CMS Medicare Advantage landscape data at the county level. Plan availability isn't set city by city; it's set by county. So while we're writing about Bridgeport, the same set of Medicare Advantage plans is generally available to people living elsewhere in Fairfield County too.
Six carriers offering Medicare Advantage in the county means there's meaningful choice, but it also means the details — networks, drug lists, extra benefits — vary a lot from plan to plan. Comparing them side by side on Medicare's official Plan Finder is the cleanest way to see the differences.
A quick note on stand-alone drug plans
Connecticut has 11 stand-alone Part D prescription drug plans for 2026, sold statewide. If you have Original Medicare and want drug coverage, these stand-alone Part D plans are sold statewide in Connecticut and listed in a separate CMS file. Use Medicare.gov's Plan Finder with your ZIP code to see the full list of Part D options available where you live for 2027.
What's new for 2027 at the program level
A few program-wide changes are worth knowing, no matter which plan you're in:
- Part D out-of-pocket cap: The cap is $2,100 in 2026 and $2,400 in 2027. Once your covered prescription costs hit that ceiling, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year.
- Part D deductible: Plans can charge up to $615 in 2026 and up to $700 in 2027. Plans can charge less, but not more.
- No more donut hole. The old coverage gap was eliminated in 2025. Part D now has three phases: deductible, initial coverage, and catastrophic.
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This optional program lets you spread your drug costs across the calendar year in monthly payments instead of paying a big bill at the pharmacy counter.
- IRMAA. Higher-income beneficiaries pay extra for Parts B and D. For 2026, the income-related surcharge starts above $109,000 for a single filer (based on your 2024 tax return).
About Star Ratings in Fairfield County
CMS publishes Star Ratings each year to measure plan quality. In the local data for 2026, no contracts serving Fairfield County were rated 4 stars or higher at the moment they were published. Ratings can shift over time as CMS updates measures, and a rating alone doesn't tell you whether a plan fits your doctors, prescriptions, or budget. Use it as one signal among several.
Dates to circle
- October 15 – December 7: Annual Enrollment Period. Join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. Changes take effect January 1.
- January 1 – March 31: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment. If you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you get one chance to switch to a different MA plan or return to Original Medicare (and add a Part D plan).
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
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How the 2026 Part D drug cap works
Slide to your estimated yearly prescription costs and see how the new $2,100 out-of-pocket cap protects you. This illustrates the standard Part D benefit; your plan may structure costs differently.
Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for the rest of 2026. Confirm details at Medicare.gov.
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When can you enroll? An interactive year
Enrollment windows are federal and the same nationwide. Confirm your personal dates at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Q: I live in Bridgeport. Are all 36 plans available to me personally?
Q: How do I get stand-alone Part D drug coverage in Fairfield County?
Q: I'm happy with my current plan. Do I have to do anything?
- CMS — Medicare Part D program rules (medicare.gov)
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