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Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, SC: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Darlington County in South Carolina has 18 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 18 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage18no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage10+1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans16+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage13+2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$9,8502026: $8,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more9-3 from 2026

1 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 8,337 of the 16,643 people eligible for Medicare in Darlington County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 50.1%. A year earlier it was 8,278 of 16,408 (50.5%).

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 (18)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-171 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-119 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1003 of 5
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$6,5003 of 5
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1503 of 5
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$6,3003 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$7.00$8,2003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$33.00$9,8504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$49.00$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$58.00$7,1504.5 of 5
Humana Full Access R0110-020 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$138.00$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 SC-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA2 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$9,2504.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$9,8504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,7004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,8504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-157 (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-019 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$7,2003.5 of 5
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01 (Regional PPO)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPONot listed$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POSNot listed$9,2503 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (16)

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
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Humana Dual Integrated (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)HumanaHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-277 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
UHC Complete Care SC-1 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete SC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete SC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Absolute Total Care Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Complete Care Support GS-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$2.10$9,8503.5 of 5
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$7.30$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of South CarolinaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$7.30$9,8502.5 of 5
UHC Complete Care Support SC-7 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$7.30$7,1504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage SC-V1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$7.30$6,4004.5 of 5

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