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Medicare plans in Gates County, NC — 2026
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In 2026, Gates County, North Carolina has 54 Medicare plans (20 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 8 without, 12 standalone Part D, 14 Special Needs) from 6 carriers. 12 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000.
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 2,357
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 1,105
- Medicare eligibles
- 2,875
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 43.6%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 22.9
Carriers by number of plans
- Humana — 20 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 15 plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina — 9 plans
- Aetna Medicare — 6 plans
- HealthSpring — 2 plans
- Wellcare — 2 plans
Plans sorted by CMS star rating, then premium
| Plan | Carrier | Category | Plan type | Monthly premium | Drug deductible | Out-of-pocket maximum | Star rating |
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| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) (H2001-090-0) | UnitedHealthcare | MA-PD | PPO | $0 | $440 | $6,700 | 4.5 |
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| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) (H5521-243-0) | Aetna Medicare | MA-PD | PPO | $0 | $615 | $6,750 | 4.5 |
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| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) (H5521-348-0) | Aetna Medicare | MA-PD | PPO | $0 | $615 | $7,500 | 4.5 |
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| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) (H1036-308-0) | Humana | SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 | $450 | $9,250 | 4.5 |
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| Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) (H1036-335-2) | Humana | MA-PD | HMO-POS | $0 | $250 | $3,950 | 4.5 |
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| Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP) (H1036-307-0) | Humana | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $13 | $615 | $9,250 | 4.5 |
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| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP) (H1036-167-0) | Humana | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $14.20 | $615 | $9,250 | 4.5 |
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| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP) (H1036-331-0) | Humana | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $20 | $615 | $9,250 | 4.5 |
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| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) (H2001-102-0) | UnitedHealthcare | MA-PD | PPO | $29 | $440 | $6,200 | 4.5 |
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| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) (H3146-006-0) | Aetna Medicare | MA-PD | HMO | $32.20 | $615 | $5,500 | 4.5 |
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About this data
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D Landscape files, plan year 2026; population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2024; MA penetration: CMS September 2026.
This page summarizes publicly available CMS data. It is not a plan finder and does not recommend plans. To compare and enroll in plans, use Medicare.gov or talk to a licensed agent. Medicare.gov plan finder.