NHC Advantage vs Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage in Pickens County, SC

Compare Medicare Advantage plans from NHC Advantage and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in Pickens County, SC for 2026.

NHC Advantage

vs

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

— available in

South Carolina

Pickens

Quick Facts

NHC Advantage offers 2 Medicare Advantage plans in Pickens County, SC for 2026, starting at $0–$31/mo.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (4.5-star CMS rating): Not available in SC — operates in NC (101 counties).

CMS 2026: NHC Advantage holds a 5.0-star CMS rating; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina holds a 4.5-star CMS rating.

NHC AdvantageBlue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CMS Star Rating (2026)5.0 / 5 stars4.5 / 5 stars
Plans Available2 plans in Pickens CountyNot available in SC — operates in NC (101 counties)
Monthly Premium$0–$31/mo$0–$53/mo (other state)
Max Out-of-Pocket$5,000–$8,100$3,900–$9,250
Plan TypesHMO I-SNPHMO, HMO-POS, HMO-POS D-SNP, PDP, PPO

NHC Advantage

5

2

 plans in county

$0–$31/mo

HMO I-SNP

$5,000–$8,100

Prescription drug coverage (Part D); Institutional SNP plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

4.5

0

 plans in county

$0–$53/mo

HMO, HMO-POS, HMO-POS D-SNP, PDP, PPO

$3,900–$9,250

Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) plans

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Compare Medicare Advantage plans from NHC Advantage and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in Pickens County, SC for 2026.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

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NHC Advantage

and

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

serve

South Carolina

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