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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Sampson County, NC

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For 2026, Sampson County, NC includes 31 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 4,553, with 22 $0 premium options and 55% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Sampson County, NC are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Sampson County, NC.

At a Glance

  • Average Monthly Premium: $20.43/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 22
  • Average MOOP: $6,773 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 55% · 3 Stars: 45% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $479.35
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 4,553
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) — 637 enrollees
    2. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 632 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) — 437 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

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

Total PPO Plans
19
Average Monthly Premium
$26.32/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,033
$0 Premium PPO Plans
13
Average MOOP
$7,518
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) — 637 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Sampson County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23
☆☆☆☆☆
 $255 $3,000 $600 H2001-084-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 N/A H5521-241-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
 $20 $5,900 $615 H5521-169-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 $615 H5521-243-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,500 $615 H5521-348-0
Blue Medicare Freedom+
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H3404-004-0
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
 $53 $6,300 $100 H3404-003-2
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 Giveback H5525-035
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $450 H5525-035-0
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

What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Sampson?

PPO plans in Sampson cost $26.32 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Sampson?

The most popular PPO plan in Sampson is Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO), with 637 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Sampson?

6 PPO plans in Sampson do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 3
  • Average Monthly Premium $10.73/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 265
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $6,233
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 157 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Sampson County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 total number of HMO plans offered in Sampson?

In 2026, Sampson County has 3 HMO plans with 265 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Sampson?

The typical HMO premium in Sampson is $10.73, and 2 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.

Total HMO-POS Plans
9
Average Monthly Premium
$11.22/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
2,255
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
7
Average MOOP
$5,378
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 632 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Sampson County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Sampson cost $11.22 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Sampson?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Sampson is Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS), with 632 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Sampson do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Sampson without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Sampson County, NC (2026) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Sampson County, NC (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

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

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