2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Sampson County, NC
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
In Sampson County, NC, there are 31 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 22 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 55% 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 Sampson County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Sampson County, NC.
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 19
- Average Monthly Premium $26.32/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 2,044
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 13
- Average MOOP $7,518
- Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) — 641 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Sampson?
There are 19 PPO plans in 2026, covering 2,044 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Sampson?
The average PPO premium in Sampson is $26.32 per month, with 13 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Sampson?
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) is the top PPO in Sampson, with 641 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Sampson?
There are 6 PPO plans in Sampson 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
- 3
- Average Monthly Premium
- $10.73/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 266
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 2
- Average MOOP
- $6,233
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 158 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| 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 | |
| Troy Medicare | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | H4676-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Sampson cost $10.73 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Sampson?
The most popular HMO plan in Sampson is Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO), with 158 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Sampson do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Sampson 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.
| 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-0011 | $0 | $6,700 | $520 | H5253-103-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 | $54 | $5,900 | $520 | H5253-104-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 | $0 | $4,200 | $440 | H5253-117-0 | |
| 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 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,200 | $615 | H4073-001-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Sampson?
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Sampson, with 640 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Sampson?
2 HMO-POS plans in Sampson do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Sampson County, NC for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 17 | 55% |
| 3 Stars | 14 | 45% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.89 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
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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