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  4. Darlington County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Darlington County, SC

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Darlington County, SC, there are 28 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 23 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 54% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$10.18/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
23
Average MOOP Limit
$8,714 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 54% · 3 Stars: 46% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$653.06
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
3,174
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094 (PPO) — 603 enrollees
2. Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 517 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345 (PPO) — 368 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Darlington County, SC. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Darlington County, SC. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our South Carolina Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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
17
Average Monthly Premium
$13.47/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,533
$0 Premium PPO Plans
14
Average MOOP
$8,909
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094 (PPO) — 603 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
8

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Darlington County, South Carolina, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
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 Giveback H7617-094
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7617-094-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-119
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7617-119-0
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 Giveback H5216-345
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5216-345-0
HumanaChoice H5216-157
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5216-157-0
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Darlington?

Darlington County has 17 PPO plans for 2027, with 1,533 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Darlington?

The typical PPO premium in Darlington is $13.47, and 14 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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$1.75/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
960
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$9,438
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 517 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Darlington County, South Carolina, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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 average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Darlington cost $1.75 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Darlington?
The most popular HMO plan in Darlington is Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO), with 517 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Darlington do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Darlington 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 681
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $7,829
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 222 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Darlington County, South Carolina, 2027
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 Darlington?

There are 7 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 681 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Darlington?

The average HMO-POS premium in Darlington is $7.00 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Darlington?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Darlington, with 222 enrollees.

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

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

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Darlington County, SC for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Darlington County, SC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 15 54%
3 Stars 13 46%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.75

* 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 Darlington County, South Carolina, including communities such as Lamar, Darlington, Hartsville, Society Hill, 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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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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