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Medicare Advantage plans in Matagorda County, TX: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Matagorda County in Texas has 12 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 20 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage12-8 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage4-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans24no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage8-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more6+1 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

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.

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

13 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 3 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, 4,463 of the 8,252 people eligible for Medicare in Matagorda County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 54.1%. A year earlier it was 4,314 of 8,053 (53.6%).

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 (12)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$6,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1503.5 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$3,6504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$8,3004.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 114 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$5,6004.5 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,8004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,8004 of 5
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)WellpointHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$6.30$7,1503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$46.00$8,2003.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$100.00$8,2003.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 (Regional PPO)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO$138.00$9,8503 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$7,9004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$7,9004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,0003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (24)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Community DualCare Access (HMO D-SNP)Community Health ChoiceHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Community DualCare Aligned (HMO D-SNP)Community Health ChoiceHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 087 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,6004.5 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc.HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP)ProCare AdvantageHMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$4,450Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete TX-Q6 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete TX-S6 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete TX-YL2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)WellpointHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)WellpointHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)WellpointHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)WellpointHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$2,9003 of 5
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP)Texas Independence Health PlanHMO I-SNP · Institutional$3.90$9,2504.5 of 5
Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP)Provider Partners Health PlansHMO I-SNP · Institutional$6.30$9,8504 of 5
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP)Texas Independence Health PlanHMO I-SNP · Institutional$6.30$9,2504.5 of 5
UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$100.00$9,8503 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Texas drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. 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.