Medicare Advantage plans in Hays County, TX: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Hays County in Texas has 25 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 30 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage25-5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans26no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage17-4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,5002026: $6,975
Plans rated 4 stars or more13+1 from 2026
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Health Care Service 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.
9 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 21,417 of the 43,366 people eligible for Medicare in Hays County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 49.4%. A year earlier it was 20,451 of 41,120 (49.7%).
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-47 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-53 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 001 TX (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $8,550 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 014 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $5,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 048 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $8,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 109 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-037 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $5,350 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-054 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $5,350 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-432 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $13.00 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-029 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $13.00 | $7,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $25.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $31.00 | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $46.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $100.00 | $8,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H0473-003 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $118.00 | $7,200 | 3 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 (6)
| 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 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 006 TX (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | Not listed | $9,250 | 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 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (26)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 023 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,200 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 082 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 024 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 015 TX (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL FULL 037 TX (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $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 | $3,900 | 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 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 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.