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  4. Craven County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Craven County, NC

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Craven County, NC, there are 14 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 10 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 79% 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 Craven County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Craven 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
$31.50/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
10
Average MOOP Limit
$6,925 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 79% · 3 Stars: 21% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$483.13
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
6,181
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 1,388 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) — 945 enrollees
3. Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) — 700 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.

  • Total PPO Plans 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $50.13/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 2,449
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $7,444
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) — 665 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Craven County, North Carolina
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 from UHC NC-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H2001-090-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $6,200 $440 H2001-102-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H2001-103-0
Blue Medicare Freedom+
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H3404-004-0
Humana Full Access R0110-005
☆☆☆☆☆
$117 $9,250 $615 R0110-005-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A R0110-006-0
HumanaChoice R0110-004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,000 N/A R0110-004-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Craven?

There are 8 PPO plans in 2026, covering 2,449 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Craven?

The average PPO premium in Craven is $50.13 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Craven?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) is the top PPO in Craven, with 665 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Craven?

There are 4 PPO plans in Craven without prescription drug coverage.

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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
143
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$9,250
Top HMO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) — 143 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Craven County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Blue Medicare Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3449-027-2

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Craven cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Craven?

The most popular HMO plan in Craven is Blue Medicare Essential (HMO), with 143 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Craven do not include drug coverage?

There are 0 HMO plans in Craven without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$8.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,589
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,630
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 1,388 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Craven County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,400 $440 H5253-187-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5253-040-0
Blue Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $4,200 $100 H3449-024-2
Blue Medicare Essential Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3449-023-4
Blue Medicare Medical Only
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H3449-012-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Craven?

Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Craven, with 1,388 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Craven County, NC (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 11 79%
3 Stars 3 21%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.07

* 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

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

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
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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