2026 Medicare Special Needs Plans in New Hanover County, NC
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, New Hanover County, NC includes 24 Medicare Special Needs Plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 4,153, with 83% rated 4 stars or higher.
Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans that integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits for beneficiaries who meet dual-eligibility criteria defined by CMS.
- Total D-SNP Plans
- 14
- Average Monthly Premium
- $27.56/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 3,387
- $0 Premium Plans
- 0
- Zero Cost Plans
- 8
- Top D-SNP by Enrollment
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (D-SNP) — 1,071 enrollees
- Plans without Drug Coverage
- 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC | $36 | 6750.00 | $615 | H5299-009-0 | |
| DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC | $36 | 9250.00 | $615 | H5299-013-0 | |
| DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC | $35 | 9250.00 | $615 | H5299-006-0 | |
| 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-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 | |
| Liberty Medicare Dual Plan | $15 | 7550.00 | $615 | H6351-005-0 |
What is the typical premium for D-SNP plans in New Hanover County?
D-SNP plans in New Hanover County cost $27.56 per month.
Which D-SNP plan do most beneficiaries choose in New Hanover County?
The most popular D-SNP plan in New Hanover County is Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (D-SNP), with 1,071 enrollees.
How many Dual Eligible SNP plans are offered in New Hanover County?
In 2026, New Hanover County offers 14 D-SNP plans with 3,387 enrollees.
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals who reside in or require institutional-level care. Plan availability varies by county.
- Total I-SNP Plans
- 5
- Average Monthly Premium
- $28.96/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 118
- $0 Premium Plans
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $15,320
- Top I-SNP by Enrollment
- Longevity Health Plan (I-SNP) — 84 enrollees
- Plans without Drug Coverage
- 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | Network | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longevity Health Plan | $36 | 9250.00 | $615 | H5374-001-0 | |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan | $36 | 6800.00 | $615 | H6351-001-0 | |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan | $36 | 9250.00 | $615 | H4439-001-0 | |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan | $0 | 3750.00 | $615 | H4439-002-0 | |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan | $36 | 9250.00 | $615 | H4439-003-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for I-SNP plans in New Hanover County?
- I-SNP plans in New Hanover County cost $28.96 per month.
- Which I-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in New Hanover County?
- The most popular I-SNP plan in New Hanover County is Longevity Health Plan (I-SNP), with 84 enrollees.
- How many I-SNP plans are available in New Hanover County?
- In 2026, New Hanover County offers 5 I-SNP plans with 118 enrollees.
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans available to beneficiaries who meet CMS eligibility criteria for specific chronic or disabling health conditions.
- Total C-SNP Plans
- 5
- Average Monthly Premium
- $14.48/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 648
- $0 Premium C-SNPs
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $13,640
- Most Popular C-SNP
- Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (C-SNP) with 342 enrollees
- C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | Network | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC | $36 | 9250.00 | $615 | H5299-015-0 | |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 014 NC | $36 | 6200.00 | $615 | H5299-014-0 | |
| 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 | |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage | $0 | 4000.00 | $0 | H6351-004-0 |
What is the total number of C-SNP plans in New Hanover County?
New Hanover County has 5 C-SNP plans for 2026, with 648 enrollees.
How much do C-SNP plans cost in New Hanover County?
The typical C-SNP premium in New Hanover County is $14.48, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
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 24 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 22 May, 2025
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