• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Medicare Plans

Medicare Plans

Open Medicare Plan Data.

  • Medicare Options
  • Costs
  • Answers
    • Eligibility
    • Options
    • Enrollment
    • Costs
    • Coverage
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Special Needs
  • Medicare Supplement
  • Prescription Drugs
  1. 🏠
  2. Special Needs Plans
  3. North Carolina
  4. Buncombe County

2027 Medicare Special Needs Plans in Buncombe County, NC

Last update: October 6, 2026.

Buncombe County, NC has 35 Medicare Special Needs Plans available in 2027. These plans serve approximately 3,347 beneficiaries, and roughly 65% achieve 4-star ratings or higher based on CMS data.

Most beneficiaries have access to several types of Medicare coverage beyond SNP plans. Visit Medicare Options in Buncombe County, NC to compare other coverage categories available in your area.

  • D-SNP Plans
  • C-SNP Plans
  • I-SNP Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Special Needs Plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium: $3.95/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 22
Average MOOP: $8,824 ($9,250 max. Excludes zero-cost D-SNPs.)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 65% · 3 Stars: 35% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $603.06
Total SNP Enrollment: 3,347
SNP Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (D-SNP) — 677 enrollees
2. UHC Complete Care NC-25 (C-SNP) — 440 enrollees
3. Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (C-SNP) — 317 enrollees

This page and its statistics covers Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Standard Medicare Advantage plans in Buncombe County, NC are summarized separately. For a broader perspective, explore North Carolina Medicare Special Needs plans.

D-SNP Plans (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans)

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in Buncombe County are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Total D-SNP Plans: 24
  • Average Monthly Premium: $4.46/mo
  • Beneficiaries Enrolled: 2,206
  • $0 Premium Plans: 14
  • Zero Cost Plans: 15
  • Top D-SNP by Enrollment: Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (D-SNP) — 677 enrollees
  • Plans without Drug Coverage: 0
Comparison table of 2027 D-SNP Medicare Plans available in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Special Needs Plan CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Alignment Health Duals+ 004
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9850.00 $700 H5296-004-0
DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 6750.00 $700 H5299-009-0
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H5299-013-0
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H5299-006-0
Humana Dual Select H1036-307
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $200 H1036-307-0
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $0 H1036-167-0
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H1036-331-0
Humana Dual Select H5525-072
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9850.00 $700 H5525-072-0
Humana Dual Select H6622-027
☆☆☆☆☆
$4 9850.00 $700 H6622-027-0
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $550 H5525-036-0
UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 5900.00 $700 H5253-116-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H5253-217-1
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3
☆☆☆☆☆
$4 9850.00 $700 H5253-216-1
Aetna Medicare Full Dual
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H3146-002-0
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H3146-022-0
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$18 7550.00 $700 H6351-005-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H1889-005-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H1889-034-0
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H4073-004-0
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9250.00 $700 H4073-003-0
Healthy Blue + Medicare
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9850.00 $700 H9147-001-0
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9850.00 $700 H4676-002-0
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H1914-008-0
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$2 9850.00 $450 H8212-001-0
What is the most popular D-SNP plan in Buncombe County?

Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (D-SNP) is the top D-SNP in Buncombe County, with 677 enrollees.

What is the total number of D-SNP plans in Buncombe County?

There are 24 D-SNP plans in 2027, covering 2,206 enrollees.

I-SNP Plans (Institutional Special Needs Plans)

Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals in long-term or institutional care settings. Plan availability varies by county.

  • Total I-SNP Plans: 3
  • Average Monthly Premium: $8.87/mo
  • Beneficiaries Enrolled: 175
  • $0 Premium Plans: 1
  • Zero Cost Plans:
  • Top I-SNP by Enrollment: Longevity Health Plan (I-SNP) — 77 enrollees
  • Plans without Drug Coverage: 0
Comparison table of 2027 I-SNP Medicare Plans available in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo Network
Longevity Health Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9850.00 $700 H5374-001-0
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $700 H0710-034-0
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 6800.00 $700 H6351-001-0
What is the total number of I-SNP plans in Buncombe County?

Buncombe County has 3 I-SNP plans for 2027, with 175 enrollees.

How much do I-SNP plans cost in Buncombe County?

The typical I-SNP premium in Buncombe County is $8.87, and 1 plans have no monthly premium.

C-SNP Plans (Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans)

Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) are a category of Medicare Advantage plans offered to beneficiaries with qualifying chronic conditions, as defined by CMS program rules.

Total C-SNP Plans
8
Average Monthly Premium
$0.60/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
966
$0 Premium C-SNPs
7
Average MOOP
$6,988
Most Popular C-SNP
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (C-SNP) with 440 enrollees
C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
0
Comparison table of 2027 C-SNP Medicare Plans available in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo Network
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 011
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 3400.00 $250 H5296-011-0
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 009
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 9850.00 $700 H5296-009-0
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 018 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 5600.00 $461 H5299-018-0
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 034 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 7150.00 $700 H5299-034-0
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $461 H5299-015-0
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9850.00 $550 H1036-308-0
UHC Complete Care NC-25
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 6400.00 $685 H5253-186-0
Liberty Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 3800.00 $0 H6351-004-0

What is the typical premium for C-SNP plans in Buncombe County?

C-SNP plans in Buncombe County cost $0.60 per month.

Which C-SNP plan do most beneficiaries choose in Buncombe County?

The most popular C-SNP plan in Buncombe County is UHC Complete Care NC-25 (C-SNP), with 440 enrollees.

How many Chronic Condition SNP plans are offered in Buncombe County?

In 2027, Buncombe County offers 8 C-SNP plans with 966 enrollees.

  • 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

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNP) only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 20 August, 2026
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 22 August, 2026
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 24 August, 2026

MedicarePlans.com is an independent, non-government informational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program.

Data provenance documentation is maintained in alignment with the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Provenance standard .

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.

Footer

About This Site

  • About MedicarePlans.com
  • How We Use CMS Data
  • How We Make Money
  • Editorial Policy
  • Why We Exist

Policies & Standards

    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Medicare Publishing Excellence Standards
    • Medicare Plans Research

Trademark Notice

MedicarePlans.com uses U.S. trademarks, service marks, and registered trademarks solely for purposes of identification, description, and factual reference. All such use constitutes nominative fair use and does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by any trademark holder.

© 2026 MedicarePlans.com. All Rights Reserved
MedicarePlans.com is an independent, non-commercial Medicare data platform.
Editorial stewardship: David W. Bynon