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Health Plans of NC helps Hyde County, NC residents compare all available Medicare plans for 2026 at no cost, including options that connect to regional health systems like ECU Health and Outer Banks Hospital.
Hyde County, NC has a population of approximately 4,625 residents, with around 1,000 of them, representing 22.8% of the county, eligible for Medicare. Seniors in this rural coastal county access care through health systems including ECU Health and Vidant Pungo Hospital, both of which serve Medicare beneficiaries across the region. Available Medicare coverage types in Hyde County include Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage HMO-POS, standalone Part D prescription drug plans, and a Dual Special Needs Plan for residents enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
Plan Name | Type | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|
Blue Medicare Medical Only | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Essential | HMO | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Essential Plus | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Enhanced | HMO-POS | $47.00/month |
Blue Medicare Freedom+ | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Healthy Blue Medicare (D-SNP) | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP | PDP | $163.20/month |
Medicare Advantage HMO plans are available in Hyde County and typically connect enrollees to ECU Health facilities for primary and specialty care.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plans offer Hyde County seniors more flexibility to seek care both inside and outside the plan network, including at Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head.
Medicare Supplement plans, also called Medigap, allow Hyde County residents to use any Medicare-accepting provider nationwide, including ECU Health locations and regional specialty centers.
Part D Prescription Drug Plans are available as standalone coverage for Hyde County seniors on Original Medicare or a Medicare Supplement plan.
Dual Special Needs Plans are available for Hyde County residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, providing coordinated benefits through a single plan.
Blue Cross NC offers seven Medicare plans in Hyde County for 2026, spanning HMO, HMO-POS, PDP, and D-SNP plan types. These plans connect Hyde County seniors to regional providers including ECU Health facilities, Outer Banks Hospital, Washington Regional Med Ctr in Plymouth, and Sentara Albemarle Medical Ctr in Elizabeth City. Residents should verify that their preferred hospitals and clinics are included in a plan's network before enrolling, particularly given the rural geography of Hyde County and the travel often required to reach specialty care.
Blue Medicare Medical Only, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, provides access to Medicare-covered medical services through a network that includes ECU Health and regional hospitals near Hyde County.
Blue Medicare Essential, HMO, $0.00 per month, connects Hyde County enrollees to a defined HMO network with access to ECU Health facilities and nearby primary care providers.
Blue Medicare Essential Plus, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, gives Hyde County seniors the HMO-POS flexibility to seek care in-network or out-of-network at hospitals such as Outer Banks Hospital.
Blue Medicare Enhanced, HMO-POS, $47.00 per month, offers Hyde County residents an enhanced benefit package with HMO-POS network access to regional health systems including ECU Health.
Blue Medicare Freedom+, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, is a zero-premium HMO-POS plan available to Hyde County seniors that includes access to facilities such as Washington Regional Med Ctr in Plymouth.
Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, is a Dual Special Needs Plan designed for Hyde County residents who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, coordinating benefits across both programs.
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP, standalone Part D prescription drug plan, $163.20 per month, provides prescription drug coverage for Hyde County seniors on Original Medicare or a Medicare Supplement plan.
Hyde County seniors can choose from seven Blue Cross NC Medicare plans for 2026, with Medicare Advantage options ranging from $0.00 per month for plans like Blue Medicare Essential, Blue Medicare Medical Only, Blue Medicare Essential Plus, Blue Medicare Freedom+, and Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP, to $47.00 per month for Blue Medicare Enhanced, and a standalone Part D drug plan at $163.20 per month for Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP. Hyde County's median household income of $47,338 means that cost-reduction programs such as Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs can make a significant difference for residents whose income falls near or below federal thresholds. Health Plans of NC can help Hyde County residents identify which financial assistance programs they qualify for based on their specific income and household situation.
Part A: $0 premium for most Hyde County residents who paid Medicare taxes for 10 or more years. The Part A hospital deductible is $1,736 in 2026.
Part B: $202.90 per month standard premium in 2026, an increase from $185.00 in 2025. Higher-income residents pay more through income-related monthly adjustment amounts.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap): $80 to $300 or more per month depending on plan letter and age, covers gaps not paid by Original Medicare.
Blue Cross NC is the Medicare carrier offering plans in Hyde County for 2026, with a total of seven plans available to eligible residents. These plans span multiple plan types, including HMO, HMO-POS, standalone Part D prescription drug plans, and a Dual Special Needs Plan for dual-eligible residents. Blue Cross NC's plan networks connect Hyde County seniors to regional health systems including ECU Health, Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, Washington Regional Med Ctr in Plymouth, Sentara Albemarle Medical Ctr in Elizabeth City, and multiple ECU Health specialty clinics across the region. The carrier a Hyde County resident selects determines which hospitals, primary care providers, and specialists are covered in-network, which is especially important in a rural county where accessing specialty care often requires travel to neighboring areas. Health Plans of NC compares every available Medicare plan in Hyde County side by side at no cost, helping residents find coverage that aligns with their preferred providers and budget.
Blue Cross NC, offering Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage HMO-POS, Part D Prescription Drug Plan, and D-SNP plan types, with 7 total plans available in Hyde County for 2026.
Hyde County has an uninsured rate of 11.5% and a poverty rate of 22.4%, making financial assistance programs a critical resource for many seniors navigating Medicare costs. Extra Help, also known as the Low Income Subsidy, is a federal program that can reduce or eliminate Part D prescription drug costs for Hyde County residents who meet income and asset thresholds. Medicare Savings Programs can cover the Part B premium and other out-of-pocket costs for qualifying low-income beneficiaries in Hyde County. Health Plans of NC agents can check eligibility for all available assistance programs at no cost and help residents apply for the benefits they qualify for.
Extra Help and the Low Income Subsidy can reduce Part D drug plan costs to near zero for eligible Hyde County seniors who meet federal income and asset limits.
Medicare Savings Programs may cover Part B premiums and cost-sharing for Hyde County residents whose income qualifies them for state-administered assistance.
The Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP is available to Hyde County residents enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, providing coordinated coverage through a single zero-premium plan.
NC Medicaid may provide additional health coverage for low-income Hyde County residents who do not yet qualify for Medicare or who need supplemental assistance.
Health Plans of NC can review eligibility for Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and D-SNP enrollment at no cost for any Hyde County resident who contacts our team.
Health Plans of NC licensed agents serve Hyde County residents at no cost, comparing every available Medicare plan side by side and guiding seniors through enrollment, plan changes, and financial assistance applications. Call 800-797-0327 today to speak with an agent who understands the providers and health systems serving Hyde County and can help you find the right plan for your doctors, medications, and budget.
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Hospital | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
ECU Health Bertie Hospital | 1403 S King St, Windsor, NC 27983 | (252) 794-6600 |
ECU Health Chowan Hospital | 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932 | (252) 482-8451 |
ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital | 111 Hospital Dr, Tarboro, NC 27886 | (252) 641-7700 |
ECU Health North Hospital | 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 535-8011 |
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hosp | 500 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC 27910 | (252) 209-3000 |
Martin General Hospital | 310 S Mccaskey Rd, Williamston, NC 27892 | (252) 809-6300 |
Outer Banks Hospital | 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 | (252) 449-4500 |
Sentara Albemarle Medical Ctr | 1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 | (252) 335-0531 |
Washington Regional Med Ctr | 958 US Highway 64 E, Plymouth, NC 27962 | (252) 793-4135 |
Clinic | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
ECU Health Endocrinology-Ahsk | 226 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC 27910 | (252) 209-3991 |
ECU Health Family Medicine | 1124 Harvey Point Rd, Hertford, NC 27944 | (252) 426-2946 |
ECU Health Family Medicine | 1385 Medical Center Dr # 4942, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 537-9176 |
ECU Health Heart-Vascular Care | 220 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 537-9268 |
ECU Health Internal Medicine | 104 Mark Dr, Edenton, NC 27932 | (252) 482-5171 |
ECU Health Multispecialty | 113 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932 | (252) 482-3047 |
ECU Health Neurology-Edenton | 203 Earnhart Dr # B, Edenton, NC 27932 | (252) 482-5868 |
ECU Health Orthopedics-Roanoke | 171 N Carolina 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 537-5631 |
ECU Health Pulmonology-Ahoskie | 222 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC 27910 | (252) 209-3440 |
ECU Health Sleep Medicine | 240 Smith Church Rd # A, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 535-1082 |
Halifax Regional Med Ctr Inc | 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, Not AvailableIsland Medical Ctr, 715 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954 | (252) 473-2500 |
Sentara Vascular Specialists | 5200 N Croatan Hwy # 6, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 | (252) 255-6125 |
Signature Healthcare | 305 E 14th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 537-6181 |
Vidant Sleep Medicine-Roanoke | 240 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 | (252) 535-1082 |
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Notes: • For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions or limitations, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force, contact your agent or the company. • Plan A: BMS A, 1/26; Plan G: BMS G, 1/26; Plan G-HD: BMS HDG, 1/26;Plan K: BMS K, 1/26; Plan N: BMS N, 1/26. • Agent/Agency is an independent authorized Agent/Agency licensed to sell and promote products from Blue Cross NC. The content contained in this site is maintained by Agent/Agency. • Medicare Supplement insurance plans are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. • Policy benefits are limited to those approved by Medicare for payment.
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1 Example for a female non-smoker, age 65. Premium rates can vary based on a number of factors. Contact Blue Cross NC or your Authorized Independent Agent to learn more. 2 Blue-to-Blue is only available when you switch from one Blue Cross NC medical plan (limitations apply) to a Blue Cross NC Medicare plan. You may only switch during designated times of the year. Certain other limits apply. Contact the plan or your Authorized Independent Agent for more information. 3 Guaranteed acceptance for those under age 65 who have Medicare due to disability is limited to Plan A and Plan G. 4 Participating locations (PL) are not owned or operated by Tivity Health, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of PL facilities and amenities is limited to terms and conditions of PL basic membership. Facilities and amenities vary by PL. Inclusion of specific PLs is not guaranteed and PL participation may differ by health plan. 5 Membership includes SilverSneakers instructor-led group
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Hyde County ZIP Codes include: 27824, 27826, 27875, 27885, and 27960
