Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans in Blount County, Alabama
For 2025, residents of Blount County, AL can choose from 20 Special Needs Plan options. Of these, 6 cost nothing beyond the Part B premium. Enrollment in the County is about 1,899, with 59% of SNPs achieving 4 stars or better. SNPs are not available to everyone — eligibility is limited to people with dual Medicare/Medicaid coverage, qualifying chronic conditions, or institutional care needs.
Page last revised:
Enrollment data refreshed: September 16, 2025
* Each year CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale. Data sources
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans coordinate benefits to reduce costs and provide access to additional support services.
- Total D-SNP Plans: 16
- Average Premium: $17.31/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled: 1,494
- $0 Premium D-SNPs: 5
- Zero Cost D-SNP Plans: 5
- Most Popular D-SNP: VIVA Medicare Extra Value (D-SNP) with 295 enrollees
- D-SNPs Without Drug Coverage: 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual Choice | $12 | PPO D-SNP | |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Select Choice | $12 | PPO D-SNP | |
| Cigna TotalCare | $24 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Cigna TotalCare Plus | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Preferred | $9 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Select | $12 | HMO D-SNP | |
| UHC Dual Complete AL-V002 | $40 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| UHC Dual Complete AL-Y1 | $0 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| VIVA Medicare Extra Value | $40 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Devoted DUAL Alabama | $20 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Devoted DUAL PLUS Alabama | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Humana Dual Select H5619-093 | $33 | HMO D-SNP | |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-370 | $0 | PPO D-SNP | |
| UHC Dual Complete AL-D001 | $35 | HMO-POS D-SNP | |
| UHC Dual Complete AL-D002 | $40 | PPO D-SNP | |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care | $0 | PPO D-SNP |
- How much do D-SNP plans cost on average in Blount County?
- The mean monthly D-SNP premium in Blount County is $17.31, with 5 at no cost.
- What D-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Blount County?
- VIVA Medicare Extra Value (D-SNP) has the highest D-SNP enrollment in Blount County (295).
- What is the total number of D-SNP options in Blount County?
- Blount County has 16 D-SNP options for 2025, serving 1,494 members.
- How much do D-SNP plans cost on average in Blount County?
- The mean monthly D-SNP premium in Blount County is $17.31, with 5 at no cost.
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)
These plans cater to individuals residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, or those requiring extended skilled nursing facility care at home. The CMS website provides more information about I-SNPs and their coverage details.
- Total I-SNP Plans
- 3
- Average Premium
- $54.80/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 59
- $0 Premium I-SNPs
- 0
- Average MOOP
- $13,117
- Most Popular I-SNP
- UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F001 (I-SNP) with 48 enrollees
- I-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F001 | $38 | PPO I-SNP | |
| Simpra Advantage Assist | $86 | PPO I-SNP | |
| Simpra Advantage Nursing Home Plan | $40 | PPO I-SNP |
- Which I-SNP is the most popular in Blount County?
- The leading I-SNP in Blount County is UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F001 (I-SNP), with 48 members.
- How many I-SNP plans are available in Blount County?
- In 2025, Blount County offers 3 I-SNPs with 59 enrollees.
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)
These plans are designed for individuals with severe or disabling chronic conditions. C-SNPs excel at coordinating your care among different medical specialists and often include extra benefits like prescription drug plans.
- Total C-SNP Plans
- 1
- Average Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 346
- $0 Premium C-SNPs
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $10,800
- Most Popular C-SNP
- UHC Complete Care AL-5 (C-SNP) with 346 enrollees
- C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| SNP Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care AL-5 | $0 | HMO-POS C-SNP |
What is the total number of C-SNP options in Blount County?
In 2025, Blount County offers 1 C-SNPs with 346 enrollees.
How much do C-SNP plans cost on average in Blount County?
On average, C-SNP plans in Blount County cost $0.00 per month.
Choosing the right Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) in Blount County depends on enrolling at the right time. Understanding the different enrollment periods will help ensure that you get the coverage that best meets your needs.
When You Can Sign Up
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This seven-month window starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after. It’s the first time you can sign up for Medicare and, if you choose, a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Between January 1 and March 31, people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can make a one-time change—switch to another plan or return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): From October 15 through December 7 each year, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage for the following year. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Outside the standard enrollment dates, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if specific circumstances apply, including relocation or coverage loss. Learn more
How to Sign Up for a Special Needs Plan
- Talk with a Licensed Agent: Licensed agents at HealthCompare can explain your Medicare Advantage choices. Reach them at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), Monday–Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: Start enrollment by reaching out to the plan provider through their website or by phone with their member services team.
- Use Medicare.gov: At Medicare.gov, you can compare Medicare Advantage plans side by side and enroll securely online.
The D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans listed on this page are available to qualifying individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B living in Blountsville, Cleveland, Hayden, Locust Fork, Oneonta, Remlap, and all other areas of Blount County, Alabama.
Plans Offered for Enrollment through Medicare.org
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Healthy Blue, HealthSun, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare(R), Wellcare, WellPoint.
CMS Plan IDs Presented
The Medicare Special Needs Plan pages listed in the tables above include localization to assist beneficiaries with plans available in their service area. However, most Part C plans are available in more than one service area, which can lead to confusion. The following list of CMS IDs links to our master plan pages without localization.
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed September 16, 2025
Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data.
Medicare.org separates Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans and Special Needs Plans (SNPs) into different pages for clarity. As a result, plan counts, percentages, and other calculations shown here may differ from the aggregate totals published in the CMS Landscape files. All plan availability and benefit details originate from CMS.
Learn more about how we use CMS data.
- Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 24 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 23 May, 2025
- AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 20 May, 2025
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