- Entity
- county:south-carolina-charleston-45019
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/south-carolina/charleston/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 46
- PPO Plans
- 30
- HMO Plans
- 9
- HMO-POS Plans
- 7
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 6.81
- Average MOOP
- 8417.39
- Average Part D Deductible
- 616.91
- $0 Premium Plans
- 39
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 14
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.86
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 84.78
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 7
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 57
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 43
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 7.28
- PPO Average MOOP
- 8666.67
- PPO Enrollment
- 10106
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 26
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 11
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 5.11
- HMO Average MOOP
- 8044.44
- HMO Enrollment
- 3913
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 7
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 7
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 7828.57
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 2520
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- Entity
- county:south-carolina-charleston-45019
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/south-carolina/charleston/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-south-carolina-charleston-45019-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 46
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
-
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Clover Health LiveHealthy
H5141-036-0 -
Clover Health LiveHealthy Giveback
H5141-063-0 -
Clover Health Valor
H5141-056-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004
H2001-108-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA2
H2001-140-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 SC
H7028-001-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 SC
H7028-002-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 040 SC
H7028-040-0 -
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 003 SC
H7028-003-0 -
DEVOTED CORE 001 SC
H3041-001-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-096-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094
H7617-094-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-119
H7617-119-0 -
HumanaChoice H7617-095
H7617-095-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H5521-279-0 -
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169
H5619-169-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152
H5619-152-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-171
H5619-171-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-217-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-286-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154
H5216-154-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345
H5216-345-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-157
H5216-157-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-280
H5216-280-2 -
HumanaChoice H5216-347
H5216-347-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-423
H5216-423-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005
H5322-040-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006
H5322-044-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01
H5322-043-0 -
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
H3146-047-0 -
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
H3146-011-0 -
BlueCross Blue Basic
H8003-007-0 -
BlueCross Total Value
H8003-006-0 -
Humana Full Access R0110-020
R0110-020-0 -
HumanaChoice R0110-019
R0110-019-0 -
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01
R2604-005-0 -
HealthSpring Courage
H7020-005-0 -
HealthSpring Preferred
H7020-011-3 -
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
H7020-010-3 -
HealthSpring True Choice
H7849-136-3 -
Wellcare Assist
H4847-005-0 -
Wellcare Assist Open
H7326-007-0 -
Wellcare Giveback
H4847-007-0 -
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
H4847-006-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H4847-001-0 -
Wellcare Simple Open
H7326-001-0
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Clover Health LiveHealthy
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 16539
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Charleston County, SC
Last update: .
In Charleston County, SC, there are 46 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 39 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 57% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
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.
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Charleston?
Charleston County has 30 PPO plans for 2027, with 10,106 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Charleston?
The typical PPO premium in Charleston is $7.28, and 26 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
- 9
- Average Monthly Premium
- $5.11/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 3,913
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $8,044
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 1,448 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED CORE 001 SC | $0 | $5,900 | $650 | H3041-001-0 | |
| 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 Enhanced | $39 | $8,200 | $400 | H3146-047-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus | $7 | $8,200 | $500 | H3146-011-0 | |
| HealthSpring Courage | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H7020-005-0 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred | $0 | $7,150 | $500 | H7020-011-3 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H7020-010-3 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Charleston cost $5.11 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Charleston?
- The most popular HMO plan in Charleston is Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO), with 1,448 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Charleston do not include drug coverage?
- There are 1 HMO plans in Charleston 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 7
- Average Monthly Premium $7.00/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 2,520
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
- Average MOOP $7,829
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 1,085 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS 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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Charleston?
There are 7 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 2,520 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Charleston?
The average HMO-POS premium in Charleston is $7.00 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Charleston?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Charleston, with 1,085 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Charleston?
2 HMO-POS plans in Charleston do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Charleston County, SC for 2027.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | 3 | 7% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 26 | 57% |
| 3 Stars | 20 | 43% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.86 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Charleston County, South Carolina, including communities such as Charleston, North Charleston, Adams Run, Awendaw, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle Of Palms, Johns Island, Mc Clellanville, Mount Pleasant, Ravenel, Sullivans Island, Wadmalaw Island, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09
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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