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  3. North Carolina
  4. Alleghany County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Alleghany County, NC

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Alleghany County, NC, there are 38 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 29 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 57% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Alleghany County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Alleghany County, NC.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$15.16/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
29
Average MOOP Limit
$6,809 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 57% · 3 Stars: 43% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$457.12
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,230
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) — 310 enrollees
2. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 185 enrollees
3. Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) — 164 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
23
Average Monthly Premium
$19.48/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
348
$0 Premium PPO Plans
18
Average MOOP
$7,317
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) — 115 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
9

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Alleghany County, North Carolina, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23
☆☆☆☆☆
$255 $3,000 $600 H2001-084-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H2001-103-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-241-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$21 $6,750 $615 H5521-139-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $615 H5521-348-0
Blue Medicare Freedom+
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H3404-004-0
HealthTeam Advantage Eagle Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H9808-009-0
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $300 H9808-010-0
Humana Full Access R0110-005
☆☆☆☆☆
$117 $9,250 $615 R0110-005-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A R0110-006-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5525-065-0
HumanaChoice H5525-050
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $350 H5525-050-0
HumanaChoice H5525-070
☆☆☆☆☆
$24 $9,250 $615 H5525-070-0
HumanaChoice H5525-083
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $450 H5525-083-0
HumanaChoice R0110-004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,000 N/A R0110-004-0
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $4,201 $480 H1914-009-0
Wellcare Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $615 H1914-010-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,850 N/A H1914-011-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 $615 H1914-007-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $615 H7849-113-3
DEVOTED CHOICE 008 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $270 H9700-008-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 009 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H9700-009-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 007 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H9700-007-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Alleghany?

Alleghany County has 23 PPO plans for 2026, with 348 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Alleghany?

The typical PPO premium in Alleghany is $19.48, and 18 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.

Total HMO Plans
6
Average Monthly Premium
$7.70/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
65
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,825
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) — 29 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Alleghany County, North Carolina, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $5,500 $615 H3146-006-0
Blue Medicare Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3449-027-2
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H9725-005-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $295 H9725-009-3
HealthSpring Preferred Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $3,250 $200 H9725-017-3
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $0 H9725-015-3
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Alleghany cost $7.70 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Alleghany?
The most popular HMO plan in Alleghany is Blue Medicare Essential (HMO), with 29 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Alleghany do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Alleghany without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

  • Total HMO-POS Plans 9
  • Average Monthly Premium $9.09/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 817
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $6,167
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) — 310 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Alleghany County, North Carolina, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Plus H1036-335
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $250 H1036-335-2
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $520 H5253-185-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5253-040-0
Blue Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$47 $4,200 $100 H3449-024-3
Blue Medicare Essential Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,450 $615 H3449-023-5
Blue Medicare Medical Only
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H3449-012-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-025
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $350 H6622-025-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-026
☆☆☆☆☆
$35 $9,250 $350 H6622-026-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H4073-001-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Alleghany?

There are 9 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 817 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Alleghany?

The average HMO-POS premium in Alleghany is $9.09 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Alleghany?

Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Alleghany, with 310 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Alleghany?

2 HMO-POS plans in Alleghany do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Alleghany County, NC for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Alleghany County, NC (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 20 57%
3 Stars 15 43%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 3 8%
Average Rating 3.87

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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