Medicare Advantage plans in Denton County, TX: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Denton County in Texas has 25 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 34 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage25-9 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans35+1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage17-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9502026: $6,400
Plans rated 4 stars or more16-1 from 2026
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Verda Healthcare, Inc.
15 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 4 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, 62,267 of the 138,422 people eligible for Medicare in Denton County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 45.0%. A year earlier it was 59,828 of 131,644 (45.4%).
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 (25)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx (HMO-POS) | Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $6,800 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Direct Choice Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-043 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Verda Noble Care (HMO) | Verda Health Plan of Texas | HMO | $0 | $2,399 | 2 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | $0 | $4,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-059 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $30.00 | $3,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-050 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $30.00 | $3,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $32.00 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage (PPO) | Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | PPO | $32.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $46.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $79.00 | $3,900 | 4 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 (7)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) | Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $4,300 | 3.5 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 |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | Not listed | $3,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (35)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DaVita Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana DaVita Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-032 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-071 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-072 (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 |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| ProCare Advantage - Diabetes Care Management (HMO-POS C-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | Not Enough Data Available |
| ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Complete Care TX-3P (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 |
| Verda Noble Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Verda Health Plan of Texas | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,299 | 2 of 5 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 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 |
| Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,900 | 3 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 |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plans | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4 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 Nursing Home Plan TX-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.30 | $9,850 | 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.