Wellcare vs UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage in Richland County, SC

Compare Medicare Advantage plans from Wellcare and UnitedHealthcare in Richland County, SC for 2026.

Wellcare

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UnitedHealthcare

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South Carolina

Richland

Quick Facts

Wellcare offers 7 Medicare Advantage plans in Richland County, SC for 2026, starting at $0–$35/mo.

UnitedHealthcare offers 12 Medicare Advantage plans in Richland County, SC for 2026, starting at $0–$58/mo.

CMS 2026: Wellcare holds a 4.0-star CMS rating; UnitedHealthcare holds a 3.5-star CMS rating.

WellcareUnitedHealthcare
CMS Star Rating (2026)4.0 / 5 stars3.5 / 5 stars
Plans Available7 plans in Richland County12 plans in Richland County
Monthly Premium$0–$35/mo$0–$58/mo
Max Out-of-Pocket$5,200–$9,250$5,900–$9,250
Plan TypesHMO D-SNP, HMO-POS, PPOHMO-POS, PPO, PPO C-SNP, PPO D-SNP, PPO I-SNP, Regional PPO, Regional PPO C-SNP

Wellcare

4

7

 plans in county

$0–$35/mo

HMO D-SNP, HMO-POS, PPO

$5,200–$9,250

Prescription drug coverage (Part D); Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) plans

UnitedHealthcare

3.5

12

 plans in county

$0–$58/mo

HMO-POS, PPO, PPO C-SNP, PPO D-SNP, PPO I-SNP, Regional PPO, Regional PPO C-SNP

$5,900–$9,250

Prescription drug coverage (Part D); Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) plans; Chronic condition SNP plans; Institutional SNP plans

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