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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Darlington County, SC

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For 2026, Darlington County, SC includes 27 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 3,899, with 20 $0 premium options and 52% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

At a Glance

  • Average Monthly Premium: $11.74/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 20
  • Average MOOP: $8,019 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 52% · 3 Stars: 48% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $526.67
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 3,899
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 717 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094 (PPO) — 596 enrollees
    3. Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 525 enrollees

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
16
Average Monthly Premium
$13.44/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,257
$0 Premium PPO Plans
12
Average MOOP
$8,306
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 717 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
7

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
 $58 $6,700 $440 H2001-108-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,200 N/A H5521-279-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
 $29 $8,750 $615 H5521-251-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,200 $615 H5521-249-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H7617-096-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $450 H7617-094-0
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A R2604-005-0
Wellcare Assist Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $28 $6,500 $615 H7326-007-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,300 $615 H7326-001-0
Humana Full Access R0110-020
☆☆☆☆☆
 $100 $9,250 $615 R0110-020-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H5216-286-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 N/A H5216-217-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $615 H5216-154-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $450 H5216-345-0
HumanaChoice H5216-157
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H5216-157-0
HumanaChoice R0110-019
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,550 N/A R0110-019-0

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

PPO plans in Darlington cost $13.44 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Darlington?

The most popular PPO plan in Darlington is Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO), with 717 enrollees.

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

7 PPO plans in Darlington 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 $5.58/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 974
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $8,475
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 525 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $22 $8,200 $615 H3146-011-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $450 H5619-169-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,200 $350 H5619-152-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-171
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $450 H5619-171-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Darlington?

In 2026, Darlington County has 4 HMO plans with 974 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Darlington?

The typical HMO premium in Darlington is $5.58, and 3 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$11.39/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
668
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,100
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 218 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
 $35 $5,900 $475 H4847-005-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 $615 H4847-007-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,250 N/A H4847-006-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,200 $615 H4847-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 $440 H5322-040-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
 $45 $6,700 $440 H5322-044-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 N/A H5322-043-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Darlington cost $11.39 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Darlington?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Darlington is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS), with 218 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Darlington do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Darlington without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, SC (2026) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Darlington County, SC (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 14 52%
3 Stars 13 48%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.81

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

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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