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  3. North Carolina
  4. Gates County

2026 Medicare Special Needs Plans in Gates County, NC

Last update: August 25, 2026.

For 2026, Gates County, NC includes 14 Medicare Special Needs Plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 334, with 79% rated 4 stars or higher.

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are designed for specific healthcare or eligibility situations. Other options may also be available. Visit Medicare Options in Gates County, NC to explore additional plan types and coverage choices.

  • D-SNP Plans
  • C-SNP Plans

At a Glance

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

  • Average Monthly Premium: $24.01/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 2
  • Average MOOP: $8,736 ($9,250 max. Excludes zero-cost D-SNPs.)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 79% · 3 Stars: 21% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $590.71
  • Total SNP Enrollment: 334
  • SNP Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (D-SNP) — 64 enrollees
    2. UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (D-SNP) — 63 enrollees
    3. UHC Complete Care NC-27 (C-SNP) — 39 enrollees

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Plan availability varies by county.

Total D-SNP Plans
12
Average Monthly Premium
$28.01/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
266
$0 Premium Plans
0
Zero Cost Plans
8
Top D-SNP by Enrollment
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (D-SNP) — 64 enrollees
Plans without Drug Coverage
0
2026 D-SNP Medicare plans in Gates County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
SNP Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Dual Select H1036-307
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 9250.00 $615 H1036-307-0
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 9250.00 $615 H1036-167-0
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 9250.00 $615 H1036-331-0
Aetna Medicare Dual
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 9250.00 $615 H3146-002-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 9250.00 $615 H5253-041-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 9250.00 $615 H1889-005-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 9250.00 $615 H1889-034-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 9250.00 $615 H5253-184-0
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 5900.00 $615 H5253-116-0
Healthy Blue + Medicare
☆☆☆☆☆
$19 9250.00 $615 H9147-001-0
Humana Dual Select H5525-072
☆☆☆☆☆
$34 9250.00 $615 H5525-072-0
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036
☆☆☆☆☆
$30 9250.00 $615 H5525-036-0

What is the average monthly premium for D-SNP plans in Gates County?

D-SNP plans in Gates County cost $28.01 per month.

Which D-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Gates County?

The most popular D-SNP plan in Gates County is UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (D-SNP), with 64 enrollees.

How many D-SNP plans are available in Gates County?

In 2026, Gates County offers 12 D-SNP plans with 266 enrollees.

Medicare Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)

Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans that limit enrollment to beneficiaries with certain chronic conditions identified under CMS eligibility guidelines.

Total C-SNP Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
68
$0 Premium C-SNPs
2
Average MOOP
$7,325
Most Popular C-SNP
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (C-SNP) with 39 enrollees
C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
0
2026 C-SNP Medicare plans in Gates County, North Carolina (comparison chart)
SNP Plan Name Rating* Premium Network
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 9250.00 $450 H1036-308-0
UHC Complete Care NC-27
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 5400.00 $440 H5253-188-0
What is the most popular C-SNP plan in Gates County?

UHC Complete Care NC-27 (C-SNP) is the top C-SNP in Gates County, with 39 enrollees.

What is the total number of C-SNP plans in Gates County?

There are 2 C-SNP plans in 2026, covering 68 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

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNP) only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 20 August, 2026
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 22 August, 2026
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 24 August, 2026

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