2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Wilmington, NC

For 2026, there are 50 Medicare Advantage plans available in Wilmington (New Hanover County), offered by 8 carriers including UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna (CVS Health), and others. 30 of those plans carry a CMS star rating of 4★ or higher. Source: CMS PY2026 Landscape.

The average monthly Medicare Advantage premium in Wilmington, NC is $14.2 for 2026, with an average CMS star rating of 3.9★ across available plans. Premiums and benefits vary — compare your specific options at Medicare.gov or with a licensed agent.

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 – December 7 each year and is the main window to switch Medicare Advantage plans, change Part D drug plans, or return to Original Medicare. Changes take effect January 1. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (January 1 – March 31) allows one plan switch for those already in Medicare Advantage. Special Enrollment Periods are available for qualifying events such as moving or losing other coverage.

Yes — New Hanover County has 24 Special Needs Plans (SNPs) available for 2026. These plans are designed for dual-eligible beneficiaries (Medicare + Medicaid), people in institutions, and those with qualifying chronic conditions. SNPs often carry $0 premiums and additional chronic care benefits. A licensed agent can confirm your eligibility at no cost.

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington is rated 3★ by CMS Hospital Compare. Before enrolling in any Medicare Advantage plan, confirm your hospital and doctors are in that plan's network.

No. Our guidance is free — licensed agents are compensated by the insurance carriers, not by you. We compare the plans available in your ZIP code against your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to see all options.

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) is a federal program, so its core coverage rules are the same in Wilmington, NC as anywhere else in the country. What varies locally is which Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap plans are actually offered — plan availability, provider networks, and premiums are set at the county level, so the specific options in New Hanover County won't match a different county even in the same state. That's why it's worth reviewing your local plan lineup each year rather than assuming coverage is identical everywhere.

Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a 7-month window centered on your 65th birthday — 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after. After that, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 through December 7 each year, letting Wilmington residents switch Medicare Advantage or Part D plans for coverage starting January 1. A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) may also open outside these windows if you have a qualifying life event, such as moving to Wilmington or losing other health coverage.

Look for a licensed, independent agent who is appointed to sell plans in NC and familiar with the carriers and provider networks serving New Hanover County. An independent agent can compare options across multiple carriers instead of representing just one. You can book a free, no-obligation consultation with a licensed agent serving Wilmington through this site's contact page, or call the number listed on this page to talk with someone directly.

Yes. Kayla Price is a licensed independent insurance agent serving Wilmington, NC and New Hanover County among the NC, SC, GA, FL, VA, MD, KS, TX, OH & MI she's licensed in. She works with 8 carriers offering plans in New Hanover County, so she can compare options rather than represent just one company. You can book a free consultation directly at https://host.safemsngr.com/widget/booking/A0NTF4B4d9I3h3wNvyIB.

The fastest way is to book a free, no-obligation review with a licensed agent who already works in New Hanover County — Kayla Price at Price Services Group covers Wilmington, NC and can walk through the 50 Medicare Advantage plans available here for 2026. Schedule a time at https://host.safemsngr.com/widget/booking/A0NTF4B4d9I3h3wNvyIB, or use the contact page on this site. You can also always compare plans yourself at Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.

Yes — Wilmington, NC is within Kayla Price's real service area at Price Services Group. She is licensed in NC, SC, GA, FL, VA, MD, KS, TX, OH & MI and works with the carriers offering Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap plans in New Hanover County. Book a free plan review at https://host.safemsngr.com/widget/booking/A0NTF4B4d9I3h3wNvyIB to see what's available at your address.

Medicare Advantage plan availability varies by county in NC. Kayla Price can review all plans available in Wilmington and help you compare options by phone or video.

Medicare Part B costs $202.90 per month regardless of where you live in NC. Additional costs depend on which plan you choose. Kayla can walk you through all the costs for plans available in Wilmington.

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 through December 7 each year for all Medicare beneficiaries including those in Wilmington, NC. If you're new to Medicare, your Initial Enrollment Period is based on your 65th birthday.

ZIP code 28401 (Wilmington, NC) is in New Hanover County, which has 50 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 across 8 carriers, 30 of them rated 4★ or higher by CMS. Plan availability can vary slightly by exact ZIP within a county — a licensed agent can confirm what's offered at 28401 specifically. Source: CMS PY2026 Landscape.