Durham County, North Carolina: 27 Medicare Advantage plans changing or leaving for 2027
Durham County had 74 Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. For 2027, 11 are leaving the county and 16 are changing.
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Durham County in context
Durham County goes from 74 Medicare Advantage plans to 69 for 2027: 5 fewer plans on the menu, before any plan-by-plan detail.
About 55,783 people in the county have Medicare, and roughly 52% of them are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, offered by 11 organizations.
The plans by name in Durham County
From the same CMS Landscape files: every Medicare Advantage plan offered in the county, by carrier, with its 2027 status, then the plans not offered for 2027, the plans new to the county and the plans continuing under a new name. No plan is ranked or recommended; your plan's Annual Notice of Change has its own details.
Plan availability
Medicare Advantage plans available in Durham County for 2026
CMS lists 74 Medicare Advantage plans from 12 carriers there for 2026, shown alphabetically by carrier. This is availability, not a comparison: premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 7 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | PPO | No | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina 7 plans | |||
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) 8 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HMO | No | Offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Centene (WellCare) 9 plans | |||
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Experience Health 1 plan | |||
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HealthTeam Advantage 2 plans | |||
| HealthTeam Advantage Eagle Plan (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana 19 plans | |||
| Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Dual Select H5525-072 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Full Access (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-318 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H6622-060 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-211 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5525-050 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5525-083 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-004 (Regional PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage 3 plans | |||
| Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Longevity Health Plan 1 plan | |||
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| PruittHealth Premier 1 plan | |||
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Troy Medicare 2 plans | |||
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UnitedHealthcare 14 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-15 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
New for 2027 (not offered for 2026)
| Plan | Carrier | Type | Drug coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | Yes |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | Yes |
| HumanaChoice H7617-122 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Yes |
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | PruittHealth Premier | HMO I-SNP | Yes |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File, plan year 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level.
Plans not offered in Durham County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO |
| HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | Centene (WellCare) | PPO |
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Experience Health | HMO |
| HumanaChoice H5525-050 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| HumanaChoice H5525-083 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans new to Durham County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS |
| HumanaChoice H7617-122 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | PruittHealth Premier | HMO I-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans continuing under a new name
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) (was Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | PPO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Humana Full Access (Regional PPO) (was Humana Full Access R0110-005 (Regional PPO)) | Humana | PPO |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-15 (HMO-POS) (was AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS)) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS |
| UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP |
Carriers with no plans in Durham County for 2027: Experience Health
What to do before December 7
If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, your plan must send you an Annual Notice of Change by September 30 that spells out exactly what is different for 2027. Read it before the Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment), which runs October 15 through December 7.
If your plan is leaving your county, you will get a separate notice and a Special Enrollment Period to choose new coverage. If you do nothing, you may be returned to Original Medicare without drug coverage, so it is worth acting during the window.
A licensed agent can check your doctors and prescriptions against the plans that will actually operate in your county next year. For unbiased help, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Cities in Durham County
These counts apply to every city in the county, including:
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment)Anyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that a plan is “changing” for 2027?
Does a plan leaving my county mean I lose Medicare?
Which plans are leaving or changing?
When can I switch?
- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.