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2027 Medicare plans in Alamance County, NC CY2027

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 11 organizations which offer 45 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users call 1-877-486-2048.

Medicare evaluates plans every year based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings shown are 2027 Star Ratings released by CMS on October 8, 2026.

This list shows every plan filed with CMS for this county. It is not a recommendation. Is your 2026 plan ending or changing?

Medicare Advantage with drugs

Every 2027 plan in Alamance County (98)

2027 plans in Alamance County, NC, sorted by premium
PlanCompanyPlan typeMonthly premiumMost you pay in-network (MOOP)Star ratingPart B giveback
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP)
H6351-004-000
Liberty Healthcare InsuranceMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$3,8003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS)
H1036-335-002
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$3,9504.5 out of 5 stars$1 a month
DEVOTED CORE 001 NC (HMO)
H5299-001-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,0504.5 out of 5 starsNone
HealthTeam Advantage Thrive Plan (HMO)
H2624-005-000
Risant Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,2004.5 out of 5 starsNone
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-15 (HMO-POS)
H5253-117-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,4504 out of 5 starsNone
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
H9725-009-004
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,4503 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
H5253-189-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$4,4504 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 017 NC (HMO C-SNP)
H5299-017-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$4,8004.5 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED CHOICE 003 NC (PPO)
H9700-003-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,8504 out of 5 starsNone
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO)
H9808-004-000
Risant Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$4,9003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP)
H4172-003-000
Missouri Healthcare Advisors, LLCMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)$0$5,0004.5 out of 5 starsNone
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO)
H9808-010-000
Risant Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,2003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
H3146-006-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,5003.5 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 032 NC (HMO C-SNP)
H5299-032-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$5,7004.5 out of 5 stars$90 a month
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 038 NC (HMO)
H5299-038-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,7004.5 out of 5 stars$70 a month
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)
H5253-038-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)
H3146-048-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,9003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
H5521-081-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)
H5521-170-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
H3449-023-001
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$5,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
H1914-009-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$6,5003 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
H4073-001-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$6,7003.5 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP)
H5299-009-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$6,7504.5 out of 5 starsNone
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
H9725-015-004
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$6,7503 out of 5 stars$113 a month
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)
H2406-098-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$7,1504 out of 5 starsNone
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
H7849-113-004
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$7,1503 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
H1914-007-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$7,1503 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO)
H5521-348-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$7,5004 out of 5 stars$30 a month
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 002 NC (HMO)
H5299-002-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$7,9504.5 out of 5 stars$190.70 a month
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 004 NC (PPO)
H9700-004-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,2504 out of 5 stars$180.70 a month
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS)
H5253-110-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,5004 out of 5 stars$84 a month
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP)
H3146-002-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3.5 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
H3146-022-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3.5 out of 5 starsNone
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
H3449-027-001
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504 out of 5 stars$36 a month
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP)
H5299-015-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC (HMO D-SNP)
H5299-013-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4.5 out of 5 starsNone
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC (HMO D-SNP)
H5299-006-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP)
H1036-307-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)
H1036-308-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-318 (HMO-POS)
H1036-318-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 stars$118 a month
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-343 (HMO-POS)
H1036-343-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 stars$67 a month
Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS)
H1036-137-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP)
H1036-167-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP)
H1036-331-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4.5 out of 5 starsNone
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-017 (PPO)
H5216-017-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504 out of 5 stars$79 a month
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO)
H5525-035-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$0$9,8504 out of 5 stars$110 a month
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP)
H5525-036-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)
H1889-005-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3.5 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Dual Complete NC-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H5253-217-001
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,8504 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)
H1889-034-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3.5 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)
H0710-034-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)$0$9,8505 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H4073-004-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3.5 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP)
H1914-008-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$0$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3 out of 5 starsNone
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)
H8212-001-000
Independence Health Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$1.90$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.Plan too new to be measuredNone
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H5253-216-001
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$3.80$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.4 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Value Script (PDP)
S4802-143-000
Centene CorporationPart D drug plan$5.30Not applicable to drug plans3 out of 5 starsNot applicable
Wellcare Classic (PDP)
S4802-081-000
Centene CorporationPart D drug plan$7.30Not applicable to drug plans3 out of 5 starsNot applicable
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP)
H4172-001-000
Missouri Healthcare Advisors, LLCMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)$12.20$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)
S5884-133-000
Humana Inc.Part D drug plan$12.30Not applicable to drug plans4.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
HumanaChoice H7617-122 (PPO)
H7617-122-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$13$9,8504.5 out of 5 starsNone
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H9147-001-000
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.20$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3 out of 5 starsNone
UHC Dual Advantage NC-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H5253-116-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.30$5,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP)
H6351-001-000
Liberty Healthcare InsuranceMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)$13.30$6,8003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Wellcare Carolina Complete Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H4073-003-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.30$9,2503.5 out of 5 starsNone
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
H9725-003-000
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.30$9,8503 out of 5 starsNone
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
H9725-013-000
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.30$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.3 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Dual Select H5525-072 (PPO D-SNP)
H5525-072-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$13.30$9,8504 out of 5 starsNone
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO)
H5525-070-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$13.30$9,8504 out of 5 starsNone
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
H5374-001-000
Longevity Health Founders, LLCMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)$13.30$9,8505 out of 5 starsNone
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
H6351-005-000
Liberty Healthcare InsuranceMedicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)$17.50$7,5503.5 out of 5 starsNone
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO)
H9808-005-000
Risant Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$34$4,7003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
H3449-024-001
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$41$4,9004 out of 5 starsNone
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)
H5253-037-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$42$4,9004 out of 5 starsNone
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
H3404-003-001
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$45$6,9004.5 out of 5 starsNone
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO)
H3146-039-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage with drug coverage$49$5,9003.5 out of 5 starsNone
Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)
S5884-187-000
Humana Inc.Part D drug plan$51.30Not applicable to drug plans4.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)
H2406-034-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$53$4,4504 out of 5 starsNone
HumanaChoice H5216-211 (PPO)
H5216-211-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$67$9,8504 out of 5 starsNone
Blue Medicare Rx Standard (PDP)
S5540-002-000
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Part D drug plan$92.10Not applicable to drug plans2.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)
S5884-154-000
Humana Inc.Part D drug plan$130.20Not applicable to drug plans4.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
SilverScript Choice (PDP)
S5601-016-000
CVS Health CorporationPart D drug plan$143.50Not applicable to drug plans2.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)
S5715-029-000
Health Care Service CorporationPart D drug plan$143.90Not applicable to drug plans2.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)
S5921-353-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Part D drug plan$150.20Not applicable to drug plans3 out of 5 starsNot applicable
Humana Full Access (Regional PPO)
R0110-005-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage with drug coverage$158$9,8503.5 out of 5 starsNone
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)
S5921-390-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Part D drug plan$203.90Not applicable to drug plans3 out of 5 starsNot applicable
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced (PDP)
S5540-004-000
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Part D drug plan$239.20Not applicable to drug plans2.5 out of 5 starsNot applicable
Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)
H3449-012-000
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$3,9004.5 out of 5 stars$35 a month
HealthSpring Courage (HMO)
H9725-005-000
Health Care Service CorporationMedicare Advantage onlyNot listed$6,7503 out of 5 stars$115 a month
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
H5521-241-000
CVS Health CorporationMedicare Advantage onlyNot listed$7,1504.5 out of 5 stars$120 a month
HealthTeam Advantage Eagle Plan (PPO)
H9808-009-000
Risant Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$8,5004 out of 5 stars$150 a month
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)
H1914-011-000
Centene CorporationMedicare Advantage onlyNot listed$8,8503 out of 5 stars$175 a month
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 007 NC (PPO)
H9700-007-000
Devoted Health, Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,2504.5 out of 5 stars$184.70 a month
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NC-MA02 (HMO-POS)
H5253-040-000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,3003.5 out of 5 stars$190 a month
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)
H3404-004-000
CuraCor Solutions Corp.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,8504.5 out of 5 stars$76 a month
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
H5216-343-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,8504 out of 5 stars$126 a month
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
H5525-065-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,8504 out of 5 stars$165 a month
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)
R0110-006-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,8503.5 out of 5 stars$52 a month
HumanaChoice R0110-004 (Regional PPO)
R0110-004-000
Humana Inc.Medicare Advantage onlyNot listed$9,8503.5 out of 5 starsNone

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Researched and reviewed by , Licensed Insurance Agent, NPN 18910035, Senior Benefit Assistance. Last reviewed: November 11, 2026.