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  3. North Carolina
  4. Hertford County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hertford County, NC

Last update: November 7, 2026.

In Hertford County, NC, there are 26 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 19 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 85% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$15.97/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
19
Average MOOP Limit
$8,079 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 85% · 3 Stars: 15% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$652.22
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,540
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of November 10, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 300 enrollees
2. Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) — 158 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO) — 154 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hertford County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hertford County, NC. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our North Carolina Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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
16
Average Monthly Premium
$22.39/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
738
$0 Premium PPO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$8,575
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO) — 154 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hertford County, North Carolina, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H2001-090-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$34 $6,900 $685 H2001-102-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H2001-103-0
Blue Medicare Freedom+
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H3404-004-0
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$70 $6,900 $700 H3404-003-2
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $7,150 $685 H2406-115-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H5521-241-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $700 H5521-243-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $700 H5521-348-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5525-065-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5525-035-0
HumanaChoice H5525-049
☆☆☆☆☆
$52 $9,850 $450 H5525-049-0
HumanaChoice H5525-070
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 $9,850 $700 H5525-070-0
Humana Full Access
☆☆☆☆☆
$158 $9,850 $700 R0110-005-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A R0110-006-0
HumanaChoice R0110-004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A R0110-004-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Hertford?

Hertford County has 16 PPO plans for 2027, with 738 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hertford?

The typical PPO premium in Hertford is $22.39, and 10 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
159
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$7,675
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 83 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hertford County, North Carolina, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Blue Medicare Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H3449-027-2
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $400 H3146-006-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Hertford cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Hertford?
The most popular HMO plan in Hertford is Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO), with 83 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Hertford do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Hertford 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 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $7.13/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 643
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $7,188
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 300 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hertford County, North Carolina, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H1036-343-0
Humana Gold Plus H1036-137
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $450 H1036-137-0
Humana Gold Plus H1036-335
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $700 H1036-335-2
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $685 H5253-187-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,300 N/A H5253-040-0
Blue Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$57 $4,900 $700 H3449-024-3
Blue Medicare Essential Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H3449-023-5
Blue Medicare Medical Only
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H3449-012-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Hertford?

There are 8 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 643 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Hertford?

The average HMO-POS premium in Hertford is $7.13 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Hertford?

Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hertford, with 300 enrollees.

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

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

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hertford County, NC for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hertford County, NC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 22 85%
3 Stars 4 15%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.08

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Hertford County, North Carolina, including communities such as Murfreesboro, Ahoskie, Winton, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-10

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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