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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Swain County, NC

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For 2027, Swain County, NC includes 35 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 658, with 27 $0 premium options and 74% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

At a Glance

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
20
Average Monthly Premium
$16.07/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
314
$0 Premium PPO Plans
15
Average MOOP
$8,840
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) — 54 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
8

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Swain County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Blue Medicare Freedom+
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H3404-004-0
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
 $70 $6,900 $700 H3404-003-2
HumanaChoice H7617-122
☆☆☆☆☆
 $13 $9,850 $700 H7617-122-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 N/A H5521-241-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H5521-236-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,500 $700 H5521-348-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,300 $650 H9700-005-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $465 H9700-006-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 007 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H9700-007-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5525-065-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5216-343-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-017
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H5216-017-0
HumanaChoice H5216-211
☆☆☆☆☆
 $67 $9,850 $700 H5216-211-0
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
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,500 $700 H1914-009-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,850 N/A H1914-011-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $700 H1914-007-0

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

PPO plans in Swain cost $16.07 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Swain?

The most popular PPO plan in Swain is Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO), with 54 enrollees.

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

8 PPO plans in Swain 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 23
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $7,042
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 23 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Swain County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 029 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,950 $650 H5299-029-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 030 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $650 H5299-030-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 044 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $700 H5299-044-0
Blue Medicare Essential
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H3449-027-2
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,500 $400 H3146-006-0
Troy Medicare
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,950 $0 H4676-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Swain?

In 2027, Swain County has 6 HMO plans with 23 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Swain?

The typical HMO premium in Swain is $0.00, and 6 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
$14.14/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
321
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$7,428
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS) — 93 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Swain County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009
☆☆☆☆☆
 $57 $5,900 $595 H5253-080-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $685 H5253-185-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,300 $685 H5253-105-0
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
Humana Gold Plus H6622-026
☆☆☆☆☆
 $13 $9,850 $450 H6622-026-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 $700 H4073-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Swain cost $14.14 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Swain?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Swain is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS), with 93 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Swain do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Swain without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Swain County, NC (2027) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Swain County, NC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 26 74%
3 Stars 9 26%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.9

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan county resource.
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PBP Benefits-2027
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-09

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.

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025

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