Medicare Advantage plans in Onslow, NC, 2027
Onslow, North Carolina has 14 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (15 in 2026) and 7 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 10 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 1 plan that served the county in 2026 ends or leaves it, with 26 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Onslow for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 15 | 14 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 7 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 10 | 10 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 6 | 6 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $8,650 | ▲up $1,900 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Onslow join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Medical OnlyH3449-012 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | $35 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26H5253-187 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001H2001-090 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Essential PlusH3449-023 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA01H2001-103 · PPO | $0 | $8,900 | $180 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02H5253-040 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,300 | $190 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Freedom+H3404-004 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $76 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare EssentialH3449-027 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | $51 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-004 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR0110-006 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $52 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019H2406-115 · PPO | $31 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004H2001-102 · PPO | $34 | $6,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare EnhancedH3449-024 · HMO-POS | $50 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessR0110-005 · Regional PPO | $158 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Onslow in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23H2001-084 | 26 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care NC-27H5253-188 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1H1889-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S2H1889-034 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2H5253-217 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3H5253-216 | Dual-Eligible | $3.80 |
| Healthy Blue + MedicareH9147-001 | Dual-Eligible | $13.20 |
| UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1H5253-116 | Dual-Eligible | $13.30 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Onslow use Medicare Advantage?
15,080 of the county's 33,497 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 45.0%; in North Carolina as a whole the share is 57.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
- Medicare Advantage in North CarolinaEvery county of the state
- 11 stand-alone drug plans in North CarolinaIf you keep Original Medicare
- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027