MA Enrollment Explorer / States / Rhode Island
Medicare Advantage in Rhode Island: enrollment, penetration and market share
151,882 people in Rhode Island were enrolled in Medicare Advantage in October 2026. 59.6% of the state's 254,747 eligible Medicare beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage, −0.7 pts since October 2025. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is the largest parent organization with 50% of reported enrollment; 8 parent organizations have 11 or more members, and the market's HHI is 3,586 (highly concentrated). Through the 2026 Annual Election Period (December to February), reported MA enrollment in Rhode Island changed by +468 (+0.3%).
59.6%MA penetration, October 2026
152KMA enrollees
8parent organizations (11+ members)
3,586HHI, highly concentrated
Parent organizations in Rhode Island
| Parent organization | Members | Change | Share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | 76,059 | −2,263 | 50.3% | −2.1 pts |
| UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 44,184 | −6,879 | 29.2% | −4.9 pts |
| CVS Health Corporation | 18,958 | +11,176 | 12.5% | +7.3 pts |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN OF RHODE ISLAND | 10,884 | −665 | 7.2% | −0.5 pts |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 486 | +3 | 0.3% | −0.00 pts |
| PACE Organization of Rhode Island | 479 | +56 | 0.3% | +0.03 pts |
| Humana Inc. | 286 | +184 | 0.2% | +0.1 pts |
| CareSource | 18 | new | under 0.1% | +0.01 pts |
Change and share change are since October 2025. Shares are of reported enrollment in the CMS State/County/Contract file.
Counties
| County | MA enrollees | Penetration | Leading parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 86,849 | 64.5% | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 48% |
| Kent County | 27,517 | 60.6% | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 54% |
| Washington County | 19,694 | 51.7% | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 51% |
| Newport County | 10,484 | 45.3% | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 52% |
| Bristol County | 7,338 | 54.8% | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 64% |