Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) in Cherokee County, North Carolina — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) (H5216-343) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Humana Inc. available in Cherokee County, North Carolina in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Humana Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H5216 |
| Plan ID | 343 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | — |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | — |
| Part D total premium | — |
| Annual Part D deductible | — |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Cherokee County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Cherokee County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 50 Medicare Advantage plans in Cherokee County, North Carolina, of which 5 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 24 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $255.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3000.00 to $9250.00.
Other 5.0-star Medicare Advantage plans in Cherokee County (first three alphabetically):
| Plan | Organization | Premium | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $36.20 | $9250.00 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 018 NC (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $36.20 | $5600.00 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $36.20 | $6750.00 |
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5216-343.
- Call the plan (Humana Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H5216-343 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5216-343, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5216 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 343 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) (H5216-343)?
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) (H5216-343) is offered in 42 North Carolina counties: Alamance County, Alexander County, Anson County, Avery County, Buncombe County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Caswell County, Catawba County, Cherokee County, Clay County, Cleveland County, Davidson County, Davie County, Forsyth County, Gaston County, Graham County, Guilford County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Iredell County, Jackson County, Lincoln County, Macon County, Madison County, McDowell County, Mecklenburg County, Mitchell County, Person County, Polk County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Rowan County, Rutherford County, Stanly County, Stokes County, Swain County, Transylvania County, Union County, Watauga County, Yadkin County, and Yancey County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.