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Medicare plans in New Hanover County, NC — 2027
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In 2027, New Hanover County, North Carolina has 77 Medicare plans (27 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 10 without, 11 standalone Part D, 29 Special Needs) from 11 carriers. 49 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,750.
What changed vs 2026
- 8 more plans than 2026
- $0-premium plans up 21
- Average star rating up 0.1
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 44,810
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 15,642
- Medicare eligibles
- 55,600
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 45.3%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 1.7
Carriers by number of plans
- Humana — 22 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 14 plans
- Devoted Health — 12 plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina — 9 plans
- Aetna Medicare — 8 plans
- Liberty Medicare Advantage — 3 plans
- Provider Partners Health Plans — 3 plans
- HealthTeam Advantage — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) (H0710-034-0) | UnitedHealthcare | SNP | PPO I-SNP | $0 | $700 | $9,850 | 5.0 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) (H5374-001-0) | Longevity Health Plan | SNP | HMO I-SNP | $13.30 | $700 | $9,850 | 5.0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) (H2001-090-0) | UnitedHealthcare | MA-PD | PPO | $0 | $685 | $7,150 | 4.5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01 (PPO) (H2001-103-0) | UnitedHealthcare | MA | PPO | $0 | $8,900 | 4.5 | |
| Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) (H3404-004-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | MA | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 | |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 014 NC (HMO C-SNP) (H5299-014-0) | Devoted Health | SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 | $461 | $6,200 | 4.5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 033 NC (HMO C-SNP) (H5299-033-0) | Devoted Health | SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 | $700 | $7,100 | 4.5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP) (H5299-015-0) | Devoted Health | SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 | $461 | $9,850 | 4.5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 023 NC (HMO) (H5299-023-0) | Devoted Health | MA-PD | HMO | $0 | $650 | $4,700 | 4.5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP) (H5299-009-0) | Devoted Health | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $700 | $6,750 | 4.5 |
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About this data
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D Landscape files, plan year 2027; population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2024; MA penetration: CMS October 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.