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Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, NC: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Montgomery County in North Carolina has 29 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 31 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage29-2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage10no change
Special Needs Plans26+5 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage19+1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more20no change

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

7 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 5 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, 4,392 of the 6,394 people eligible for Medicare in Montgomery County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 68.7%. A year earlier it was 4,276 of 6,240 (68.5%).

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 (29)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-15 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,4504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,5004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$0$5,5003.5 of 5
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaHMO-POS$0$8,4004 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 037 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$4,9504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 012 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 039 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$7,0504.5 of 5
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO)HealthTeam AdvantagePPO$0$4,9003.5 of 5
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO)HealthTeam AdvantagePPO$0$5,2003.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-318 (HMO-POS)HumanaHMO-POS$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343 (HMO-POS)HumanaHMO-POS$0$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Troy Medicare (HMO)Troy MedicareHMO$0$4,9503 of 5
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$6,5003 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$6,7003.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$7,1503 of 5
HumanaChoice H7617-122 (PPO)HumanaPPO$13.00$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO)HumanaPPO$13.30$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$24.00$5,9004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$31.00$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$34.00$6,9004.5 of 5
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO)HealthTeam AdvantagePPO$34.00$4,7003.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$53.00$4,4504 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-211 (PPO)HumanaPPO$67.00$9,8504 of 5
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaPPO$70.00$6,9004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$158.00$9,8503.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$8,9004.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$9,3004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$7,1504 of 5
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaPPONot listed$9,8504.5 of 5
Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaHMO-POSNot listed$3,9004 of 5
HealthTeam Advantage Eagle Plan (PPO)HealthTeam AdvantagePPONot listed$8,5003.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,8504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-004 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)WellcarePPONot listed$8,8503 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (26)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 016 NC (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,4004.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 031 NC (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,0504.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$6,7504.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)HumanaHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$4,4504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8505 of 5
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP)WellcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$3.80$9,8504 of 5
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$13.20$9,8503 of 5
Humana Dual Select H5525-072 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$13.30$9,8504 of 5
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)Longevity Health PlanHMO I-SNP · Institutional$13.30$9,8505 of 5
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP)Troy MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$13.30$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$13.30$5,9004 of 5
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$13.30$9,2503.5 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see North Carolina drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. 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.