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

For 2027, Surry County in North Carolina has 24 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 22 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage24+2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7no change
Special Needs Plans25+6 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage16+4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9502026: $6,250
Plans rated 4 stars or more21+6 from 2026

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

3 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, 13,523 of the 18,223 people eligible for Medicare in Surry County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 74.2%. A year earlier it was 13,425 of 17,935 (74.9%).

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 (24)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$5,9004 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$7,0004 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 021 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$4,9504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 022 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$9,3004.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 041 NC (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$6,7504.5 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
Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS)HumanaHMO-POS$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS)HumanaHMO-POS$0$3,9504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$6,7003.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO)HumanaPPO$13.30$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$25.00$6,7504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$42.00$4,9004 of 5
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North CarolinaHMO-POS$50.00$4,9004 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO)HumanaPPO$52.00$9,8504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$53.00$4,4504 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 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
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
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

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (25)

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 014 NC (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,2004.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 045 NC (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,7504.5 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
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP)PruittHealth PremierHMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$5,900Not Enough Data Available
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
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 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
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP)PruittHealth PremierHMO I-SNP · Institutional$13.30$9,850Not Enough Data Available
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.