Medicare Advantage plans in Carteret County, NC: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Carteret County in North Carolina has 7 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 8 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
1 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 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, 9,439 of the 22,810 people eligible for Medicare in Carteret County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 41.4%. A year earlier it was 8,782 of 22,236 (39.5%).
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 (7)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 4 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 | $8,400 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $34.00 | $6,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | HMO-POS | $50.00 | $4,900 | 4 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 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (9)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | PruittHealth Premier | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $5,900 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 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 |
| 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 |
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | PruittHealth Premier | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $13.30 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.30 | $5,900 | 4 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.