Medicare Advantage plans in El Paso County, TX: what changed for 2027
For 2027, El Paso County in Texas has 34 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 43 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage34-9 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage8-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans47+8 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage26-4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,6252026: $6,450
Plans rated 4 stars or more20-3 from 2026
11 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, 116,718 of the 155,815 people eligible for Medicare in El Paso County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 74.9%. A year earlier it was 112,501 of 151,261 (74.4%).
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 (34)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0013 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Alignment Health ONE + Walgreens 001 (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 003 (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 010 (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 007 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $3,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 008 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $8,650 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 113 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $5,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| El Paso Health Giveback (HMO) | El Paso Health Medicare Advantage | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| El Paso Health Total (HMO) | El Paso Health Medicare Advantage | HMO | $0 | $5,600 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,900 | 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 Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-035 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,350 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-061 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,350 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-433 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,950 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-063 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $4,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 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 |
| 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC EP-4 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $66.00 | $4,200 | 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 (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 |
| 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 |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | Not listed | $3,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (47)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 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 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 002 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,190 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP 027 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 028 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $4,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 086 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $8,650 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 029 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 017 TX (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL FULL 038 TX (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 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 - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 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 |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-2A (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $4,200 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q5 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| 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-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 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 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| 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 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Duals+ 007 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $2,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Duals+ 009 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 004 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| El Paso Health Medicare Advantage Dual (HMO D-SNP) | El Paso Health Medicare Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,550 | 3 of 5 |
| El Paso Health Medicare Align (HMO D-SNP) | El Paso Health Medicare Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,550 | 3 of 5 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plans | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 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.