Medicare Advantage plans in Cameron County, TX: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Cameron County in Texas has 26 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 37 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage26-11 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage8-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans34+5 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage17-7 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,7882026: $5,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more15-3 from 2026
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Centene Corporation
If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.
14 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.
How many people here are in Medicare Advantage
In October 2026, 55,641 of the 74,082 people eligible for Medicare in Cameron County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 75.1%. A year earlier it was 53,332 of 72,186 (73.9%).
CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.
Before you choose a plan
Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.
Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (26)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $3,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,775 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $6,800 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-046 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,995 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,995 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Extra Help (HMO) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Giveback (HMO) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Plus (HMO) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,000 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $20.00 | $7,700 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-059 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $23.00 | $7,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-053 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $24.00 | $3,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $29.00 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $37.00 | $6,700 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $46.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $55.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $100.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 (Regional PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO | $138.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (8)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $4,300 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $7,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $7,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (34)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Achieve Savings (HMO C-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-069 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-070 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Prominence Bridge (HMO D-SNP) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Diabetes and Heart Care Plus (HMO C-SNP) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Diabetes and Heart Giveback (HMO C-SNP) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Prominence Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Prominence Health Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,450 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q6 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S6 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-YL2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $3.90 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.30 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $100.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Texas drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.