Medicare Advantage plans in Kershaw County, SC: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Kershaw County in South Carolina has 29 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 29 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage29no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage13+1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans19+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage21+2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$9,1002026: $6,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more14-3 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, 8,311 of the 17,200 people eligible for Medicare in Kershaw County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 48.3%. A year earlier it was 8,107 of 16,759 (48.4%).
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)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueCross Total Value (PPO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Clover Health LiveHealthy (PPO) | Clover Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-171 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-119 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-347 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,100 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-423 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $6,300 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $6.00 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $7.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-280 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $7.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueCross Total (PPO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | PPO | $39.00 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $49.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $52.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $58.00 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full Access R0110-020 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $138.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (13)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA2 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueCross Blue Basic (PPO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | PPO | Not listed | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Clover Health Valor (PPO) | Clover Health | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $6,700 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,700 | 4 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 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-157 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-019 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $7,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01 (Regional PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (19)
| 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 |
| Humana Dual Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-277 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | NHC Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $5,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care SC-1 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete SC-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete SC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan SC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Absolute Total Care Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Complete Care Support GS-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.10 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of South Carolina | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care Support SC-7 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage SC-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $6,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | NHC Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $12.20 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see South 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.