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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Yancey County, NC

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Yancey County, NC has 38 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2027. These include 29 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 76% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Yancey County, NC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Yancey County, NC.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium: $12.75/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 29
Average MOOP: $8,226 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 76% · 3 Stars: 24% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $627.86
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 1,337
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 284 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS) — 175 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 107 enrollees

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 21
  • Average Monthly Premium $15.30/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 489
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 16
  • Average MOOP $8,888
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 107 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 8

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Yancey County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 Giveback H5525-035
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H5525-035-0
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 most popular PPO plan in Yancey?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in Yancey, with 107 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Yancey?

There are 8 PPO plans in Yancey 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
37
$0 Premium HMO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$7,042
Top HMO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) — 37 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Yancey County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 typical premium for HMO plans in Yancey?

HMO plans in Yancey cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Yancey?

The most popular HMO plan in Yancey is Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO), with 37 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Yancey?

There are 0 HMO plans in Yancey 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 10
  • Average Monthly Premium $12.03/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 785
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $7,385
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) — 284 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Yancey County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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
☆☆☆☆☆
 $50 $4,900 $700 H3449-024-2
Blue Medicare Essential Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,000 $700 H3449-023-2
Blue Medicare Medical Only
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $3,900 N/A H3449-012-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-025
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $450 H6622-025-0
Humana Gold Plus H6622-026
☆☆☆☆☆
 $13 $9,850 $450 H6622-026-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 $700 H4073-001-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Yancey?

In 2027, Yancey has 10 HMO-POS plans with 785 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Yancey?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Yancey is $12.03, and 7 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$43.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
26
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
0
Average MOOP
$9,850
Top PFFS by Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-004 (PFFS) — 26 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Yancey County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-004
☆☆☆☆☆
 $43 $9,850 $700 H8145-004-0
What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?
PFFS plans in Yancey cost $43.00 per month on average.
Which PFFS plan is most popular in Yancey?
The most popular PFFS plan in Yancey is Humana Gold Choice H8145-004 (PFFS), with 26 enrollees.
How many PFFS plans in Yancey do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 PFFS plans in Yancey without prescription drug coverage.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Yancey County, NC for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Yancey County, NC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 29 76%
3 Stars 9 24%
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.

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

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.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
CMS.gov Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Joining a plan 25 May, 2025

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