Medicare Advantage plans in South Carolina, 2027
90 Medicare Advantage plans are sold in South Carolina for 2027 (88 in 2026); 62 are open to everyone and 47 of those have a $0 premium everywhere they are sold. 9,493 South Carolina members in September 2026 were in plans that end or leave their county for 2027.
What changes in South Carolina for 2027?
| In the state | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans sold in the state | 88 | 90 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans open to everyone | 63 | 62 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium everywhere they are sold | 44 | 47 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 25 | 24 | ▼down 1 |
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 companies sell the most plans in South Carolina?
Plans open to everyone, by parent company and the brands it sells under, 2027
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which South Carolina counties lose the most?
Plans end in or leave South Carolina counties 85 times for 2027. Counties with the most members in those plans come first; each links to its 2027 plan list.
| County | Plans open to all | $0 premium | Plans that end or leave | Their members here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 37 | 29 | 2 | 1,667 |
| Charleston | 46 | 39 | 4 | 1,481 |
| Beaufort | 32 | 27 | 1 | 1,306 |
| Anderson | 47 | 38 | 5 | 961 |
| Darlington | 28 | 23 | 1 | 718 |
| Florence | 32 | 27 | 1 | 676 |
| Orangeburg | 35 | 29 | 1 | 625 |
| Cherokee | 41 | 35 | 14 | 467 |
| Calhoun | 36 | 30 | 3 | 282 |
| Dillon | 35 | 28 | 1 | 197 |
| Williamsburg | 44 | 37 | 3 | 169 |
| Berkeley | 47 | 39 | 3 | 164 |
| Dorchester | 47 | 39 | 3 | 136 |
| Richland | 39 | 30 | 1 | 131 |
| Marlboro | 33 | 26 | 1 | 123 |
| Fairfield | 45 | 37 | 3 | 119 |
| Chesterfield | 30 | 24 | 1 | 76 |
| Allendale | 39 | 34 | 2 | 39 |
| Colleton | 47 | 39 | 3 | 36 |
| Spartanburg | 51 | 40 | 2 | 33 |
| Greenville | 51 | 40 | 3 | 29 |
| York | 48 | 38 | 3 | 27 |
| Horry | 41 | 34 | 2 | 16 |
| Lancaster | 34 | 25 | 1 | 15 |
| Abbeville | 39 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| Aiken | 40 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Bamberg | 43 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| Barnwell | 40 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| Chester | 35 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Clarendon | 33 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgefield | 42 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Georgetown | 44 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Greenwood | 36 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Hampton | 40 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasper | 44 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Kershaw | 42 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Laurens | 41 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Lee | 36 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Marion | 42 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| McCormick | 39 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| Newberry | 41 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Oconee | 40 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Pickens | 49 | 39 | 4 | 0 |
| Saluda | 44 | 37 | 1 | 0 |
| Sumter | 34 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 38 | 30 | 2 | 0 |
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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which large plans sold in South Carolina end?
| 2026 plan | Brand | Members in all states, Sept. 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH5619-083 | Humana | 552 |
| Devoted Premium 003 SCH3041-003 | Devoted Health | 173 |
| HealthSpring True Choice PlusH7849-114 | HealthSpring | 130 |
| Wellpoint Medicare AdvantageH2687-001 | Wellpoint | fewer than 11 |
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).
Which plans in South Carolina lower the Part B premium?
24 plans open to everyone and sold in at least one South Carolina county pay part of the Part B premium in 2027; the largest reduction comes first.
| 2027 plan | Brand | Monthly reduction |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted Choice Giveback 002 SCH7028-002 | Devoted Health | $184.70 |
| Devoted Choice MA Only 003 SCH7028-003 | Devoted Health | $184.70 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH7020-010 | HealthSpring | $182 best in its area |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA2H2001-140 | UnitedHealthcare | $175 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01H5322-043 | UnitedHealthcare | $170 |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH4847-006 | Wellcare | $165 |
| HealthSpring CourageH7020-005 | HealthSpring | $155 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-286 | Humana | $150 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-096 | Humana | $150 |
| Clover Health ValorH5141-056 | Clover Health | $140 |
| Clover Health LiveHealthy GivebackH5141-063 | Clover Health | $110 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH7617-094 | Humana | $108 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-345 | Humana | $106 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-279 | Aetna Medicare | $100 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 040 SCH7028-040 | Devoted Health | $70 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-217 | Humana | $70 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH7617-119 | Humana | $65 |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH5619-169 | Humana | $58 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-154 | Humana | $47 |
| Wellcare GivebackH4847-007 | Wellcare | $45 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature GivebackH5521-140 | Aetna Medicare | $30 |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-004 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | $1 |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-005 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | $1 |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-006 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina | $1 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
604,910 of South Carolina's 1,294,203 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026 (47%).
What else should you check?
- Every plan not offered in 2027By company and state
- Part B giveback plansWhere they are sold
- Every statePlan counts for 2027