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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Beaufort County, SC

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For 2027, Beaufort County, SC includes 32 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 9,797, with 27 $0 premium options and 53% rated 4 stars or higher.

At a Glance

  • Average Monthly Premium: $8.91/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 27
  • Average MOOP: $8,686 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 53% · 3 Stars: 47% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $621.50
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 9,797
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) — 1,833 enrollees
    2. BlueCross Total Value (PPO) — 1,755 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 932 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Beaufort County, SC are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Beaufort County, SC to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore South Carolina Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
21
Average Monthly Premium
$10.90/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
6,938
$0 Premium PPO Plans
18
Average MOOP
$8,829
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) — 1,833 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
10

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Beaufort County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Clover Health LiveHealthy
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $250 H5141-036-0
Clover Health LiveHealthy Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $425 H5141-063-0
Clover Health Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5141-056-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
 $58 $7,150 $685 H2001-108-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H2001-140-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H7617-096-0
HumanaChoice H7617-095
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,100 $700 H7617-095-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5521-279-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
 $33 $9,850 $500 H5521-251-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5216-286-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 N/A H5216-217-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H5216-154-0
HumanaChoice H5216-157
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A H5216-157-0
HumanaChoice H5216-347
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,100 $700 H5216-347-0
BlueCross Blue Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,900 N/A H8003-007-0
BlueCross Total Value
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H8003-006-0
Humana Full Access R0110-020
☆☆☆☆☆
 $138 $9,850 $700 R0110-020-0
HumanaChoice R0110-019
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,200 N/A R0110-019-0
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 N/A R2604-005-0
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,500 $700 H7326-007-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,300 $700 H7326-001-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Beaufort?

PPO plans in Beaufort cost $10.90 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Beaufort?

The most popular PPO plan in Beaufort is HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO), with 1,833 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Beaufort do not include prescription drug coverage?

10 PPO plans in Beaufort 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 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $1.75/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 919
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $9,438
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO) — 441 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Beaufort County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H5619-169-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $450 H5619-152-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-171
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $550 H5619-171-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $7 $8,200 $500 H3146-011-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Beaufort?

Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO) is the top HMO in Beaufort, with 441 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Beaufort?

0 HMO plans in Beaufort do not include prescription drug coverage.

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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$7.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
1,940
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$7,829
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 932 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Beaufort County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $685 H5322-040-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
 $49 $7,150 $685 H5322-044-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 N/A H5322-043-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,100 $700 H4847-005-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $700 H4847-007-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H4847-006-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $700 H4847-001-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Beaufort?

HMO-POS plans in Beaufort cost $7.00 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Beaufort?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Beaufort is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS), with 932 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Beaufort?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Beaufort without prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Beaufort County, SC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 3 9%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 17 53%
3 Stars 15 47%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.83

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Beaufort County, South Carolina, including communities such as Beaufort, Parris Island, Okatie, Bluffton, Saint Helena Island, Hilton Head Island, Port Royal, Seabrook, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

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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