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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Pickens County, SC

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Pickens County, SC includes 49 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 11,577, with 39 $0 premium options and 55% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $8.31/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 39
  • Average MOOP: $8,460 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 55% · 3 Stars: 45% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $618.50
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 11,577
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 2,062 enrollees
    2. Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) — 1,817 enrollees
    3. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 1,707 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Pickens County, SC are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Pickens 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
32
Average Monthly Premium
$9.76/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
7,914
$0 Premium PPO Plans
25
Average MOOP
$8,723
Top PPO by Enrollment
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) — 1,817 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
10

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Pickens County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,050 $650 H7028-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,750 $461 H7028-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 040 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H7028-040-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 003 SC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H7028-003-0
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
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
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $500 H5521-319-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $500 H5521-140-0
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
HumanaChoice H5216-280
☆☆☆☆☆
$7 $9,850 $700 H5216-280-2
HumanaChoice H5216-347
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,100 $700 H5216-347-0
HumanaChoice H5216-423
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $550 H5216-423-0
HumanaChoice H5216-466
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,850 $700 H5216-466-0
BlueCross Blue Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H8003-007-0
BlueCross Total
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $9,250 $600 H8003-001-0
BlueCross Total Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H8003-004-0
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
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$12 $6,750 $500 H7849-136-2
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 Pickens?
PPO plans in Pickens cost $9.76 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Pickens?
The most popular PPO plan in Pickens is Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO), with 1,817 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Pickens do not include prescription drug coverage?
10 PPO plans in Pickens 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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$4.60/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
3,247
$0 Premium HMO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$8,060
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) — 2,062 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Pickens County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 $300 H3146-040-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,200 $500 H3146-014-0
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 H7020-011-2
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H7020-010-2
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Pickens?

There are 10 HMO plans in 2027, covering 3,247 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Pickens?

The average HMO premium in Pickens is $4.60 per month, with 8 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Pickens?

Humana Gold Plus H5619-152 (HMO) is the top HMO in Pickens, with 2,062 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Pickens 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
416
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$7,829
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS) — 156 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Pickens County, South Carolina (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

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

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Pickens?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Pickens is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS), with 156 enrollees.

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

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

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Pickens County, SC (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 27 55%
3 Stars 22 45%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.79

* 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 Pickens County, South Carolina, including communities such as Central, Clemson, Easley, Liberty, Pickens, Six Mile, 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

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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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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