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Coastal North Carolina · New Hanover & Brunswick Counties

Medicare Help in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington-area beneficiaries can review Medicare plans in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.

Medicare Plan Availability: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE for all options. SwitchBlue Insurance Agency LLC is a licensed independent insurance agency and is not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.

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New Hanover and Brunswick counties maintain separate Medicare Advantage plan rosters along Coastal Carolina. Your county of residence determines which plans you can enroll in near Wilmington.

What to Know About Medicare in Wilmington

  • New Hanover and Brunswick counties have separate Medicare Advantage plan availability. Confirm plans for your county of residence.
  • Coastal Carolina retirees splitting time between NC and another state should review plan portability before enrolling.
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center network participation varies by Advantage carrier.

Local Healthcare & Networks

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is the primary hospital in Wilmington. Novant's Advantage network participation varies by plan and carrier.

Medicare Options Available

County Medicare Guides

Medicare Carriers in Wilmington and New Hanover & Brunswick Counties

Carriers we represent

SwitchBlue can help you compare and enroll with appointed carriers in Wilmington and New Hanover & Brunswick Counties. Plan availability varies by ZIP code, eligibility, plan type, and enrollment period; we do not represent every insurer in the market.

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Local Considerations in Wilmington

New Hanover and Brunswick counties maintain separate Advantage plan rosters. Confirm plans for your county of residence along Coastal Carolina. Wilmington enrollees splitting time between NC and another state should review plan portability and pharmacy networks before choosing an HMO. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center network status varies by carrier. Verify before switching plans during AEP.

How SwitchBlue Helps

  • Independent advisor
  • Compare multiple companies
  • No-cost guidance
  • Virtual appointments available

Phone and video appointments available for Wilmington-area beneficiaries across the Southeast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment options depend on the county where you live and receive care. We review Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans from companies we represent in New Hanover & Brunswick Counties - not every plan marketed across North Carolina.
Yes. Consultations are available by phone and secure video throughout North Carolina and our licensed states (FL, AL, GA, and NC). Based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, we serve Wilmington-area clients without requiring an office visit.
SwitchBlue does not bill Wilmington clients for Medicare plan comparisons. We review New Hanover & Brunswick Counties networks and drug tiers at no charge. Carrier premiums are the same whether you enroll with independent help or on your own.
North Carolina beneficiaries often weigh access to academic medical centers and regional hospital systems. PPO plans may offer broader specialty access than HMO plans in the Research Triangle and Charlotte metro. We map those trade-offs for New Hanover & Brunswick Counties.

Educational Resources

Local Medicare Guides

Read in-depth articles related to Medicare in Wilmington and the surrounding area:

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Plan Availability Notice: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, to get information on all available options. Plan benefits, premiums, and availability vary by plan, county, and year.SwitchBlue Insurance Agency LLC is a licensed independent insurance agency and is not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.
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