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  4. Wayne County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Wayne County, NC

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Wayne County, NC, there are 23 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 15 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 61% 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 Wayne County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Wayne 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
$26.57/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
15
Average MOOP Limit
$7,185 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 61% · 3 Stars: 39% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$450.31
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
7,143
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) — 1,646 enrollees
2. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 1,354 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02 (HMO-POS) — 757 enrollees

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
13
Average Monthly Premium
$36.77/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,352
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$8,177
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) — 375 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Wayne County, North Carolina, 2026
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
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-241-0
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 H5525-049
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $9,250 $350 H5525-049-0
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
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Wayne?

Wayne County has 13 PPO plans for 2026, with 1,352 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Wayne?

The typical PPO premium in Wayne is $36.77, and 8 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
$16.10/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
790
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$7,375
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 487 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Wayne County, North Carolina, 2026
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
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Wayne cost $16.10 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Wayne?
The most popular HMO plan in Wayne is Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO), with 487 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Wayne do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Wayne 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 $12.63/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 5,001
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $5,525
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) — 1,646 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Wayne County, North Carolina, 2026
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
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Wayne?

There are 8 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 5,001 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Wayne?

The average HMO-POS premium in Wayne is $12.63 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Wayne?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Wayne, with 1,646 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Wayne County, NC (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 14 61%
3 Stars 9 39%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.91

* 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 May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026

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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