Medicare Advantage plans in Alexander County, NC: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Alexander County in North Carolina has 36 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 37 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage36-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage12no change
Special Needs Plans27no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage29+2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,0252026: $5,900
Plans rated 4 stars or more25+4 from 2026
5 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 4 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.
How many people here are in Medicare Advantage
In October 2026, 6,117 of the 9,541 people eligible for Medicare in Alexander County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 64.1%. A year earlier it was 5,870 of 9,357 (62.7%).
CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.
Before you choose a plan
Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.
Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (36)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,500 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-15 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $5,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,000 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NC (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $6,150 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NC (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 037 NC (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $4,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 012 NC (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 039 NC (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $7,050 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO) | HealthTeam Advantage | PPO | $0 | $5,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-318 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H6622-057 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-017 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | Troy Medicare | HMO | $0 | $4,950 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-122 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $13.00 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $13.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $42.00 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO-POS | $50.00 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-211 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $67.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | PPO | $70.00 | $6,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full Access (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $158.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (12)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $9,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO-POS | Not listed | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 007 NC (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | Not listed | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthTeam Advantage Eagle Plan (PPO) | HealthTeam Advantage | PPO | Not listed | $8,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-004 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | Not listed | $8,850 | 3 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (27)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 016 NC (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 031 NC (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,050 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $6,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $3.80 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.20 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H5525-072 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | Troy Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see North Carolina drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.