For the first time, Humana Inc. will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in New Jersey.

Residents of six New Jersey counties can select from the 2019 plans during this year’s Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period, which runs now through Dec. 7.

Medicare beneficiaries in three Northern New Jersey counties — Bergen, Hudson and Morris — and in three Southern New Jersey counties — Burlington, Camden and Gloucester — will be able to enroll in a Humana Choice Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Medicare Advantage plan, with coverage taking effect Jan. 1.

Humana said in a statement the plans being offered will have premiums ranging from $0 to low monthly plan premiums; low co-payments for doctor visits; coverage for most annual screenings at no charge; a broad, national network of physicians, specialists and hospitals; and emergency coverage anywhere in the world.

“We’re excited to offer New Jerseyans a brand-new option in Medicare Advantage coverage,” Rich Vollmer, Humana senior vice president and Medicare North Division Leader, said in a prepared statement. “With more than 30 years of Medicare experience, Humana is committed to the well-being of the communities we serve. We look forward to helping our new members in New Jersey achieve better health.”