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  4. Horry County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Horry County, SC

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Horry County, SC includes 39 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 38,644, with 29 $0 premium options and 51% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Horry County, SC are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Horry County, SC to see more options.

  • 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: $11.54/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 29
  • Average MOOP: $7,706 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 51% · 3 Stars: 49% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $492.41
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 38,644
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. BlueCross Total (PPO) — 6,583 enrollees
    2. BlueCross Total Value (PPO) — 5,278 enrollees
    3. HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) — 4,916 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
25
Average Monthly Premium
$9.87/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
27,692
$0 Premium PPO Plans
20
Average MOOP
$7,878
Top PPO by Enrollment
BlueCross Total (PPO) — 6,583 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
10

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Horry County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $370 H7028-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $605 H7028-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 003 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H7028-003-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H7617-096-0
HumanaChoice H7617-095
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $350 H7617-095-0
BlueCross Blue Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H8003-007-0
BlueCross Total
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $8,900 $400 H8003-002-0
BlueCross Total Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H8003-005-0
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
Clover Health LiveHealthy
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $0 H5141-036-0
Clover Health LiveHealthy Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $590 H5141-063-0
Clover Health Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,499 N/A H5141-056-0
Humana Full Access R0110-020
☆☆☆☆☆
$100 $9,250 $615 R0110-020-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H5216-217-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5216-286-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5216-154-0
HumanaChoice H5216-157
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5216-157-0
HumanaChoice H5216-280
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 $9,250 $615 H5216-280-2
HumanaChoice H5216-347
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $350 H5216-347-0
HumanaChoice H5216-423
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $450 H5216-423-0
HumanaChoice R0110-019
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 N/A R0110-019-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Horry?
PPO plans in Horry cost $9.87 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Horry?
The most popular PPO plan in Horry is BlueCross Total (PPO), with 6,583 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Horry do not include prescription drug coverage?
10 PPO plans in Horry do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
7
Average Monthly Premium
$17.69/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
6,935
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$7,700
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO) — 2,918 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Horry County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$63 $8,200 $615 H3146-047-0
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
DEVOTED CORE 001 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $370 H3041-001-0
DEVOTED PREMIUM 003 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $5,900 $615 H3041-003-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Horry?

There are 7 HMO plans in 2026, covering 6,935 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Horry?

The average HMO premium in Horry is $17.69 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Horry?

Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-169 (HMO) is the top HMO in Horry, with 2,918 enrollees.

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

0 HMO plans in Horry 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
$11.39/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
4,017
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,100
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 1,857 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Horry County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 Horry cost $11.39 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Horry?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Horry is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS), with 1,857 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Horry do not include drug coverage?

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

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Horry County, SC (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 19 51%
3 Stars 18 49%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 2 5%
Average Rating 3.81

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

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.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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