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

For 2027, Rains County in Texas has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 14 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage11-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans18+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage6-3 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,6502026: $7,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more4-1 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.

4 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 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, 1,768 of the 3,703 people eligible for Medicare in Rains County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 47.7%. A year earlier it was 1,671 of 3,604 (46.4%).

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 (11)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,9004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$6,7503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)WellpointHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0007 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$10.00$7,1503 of 5
HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$46.00$8,2003.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H7617-027 (PPO)HumanaPPO$48.00$7,6504.5 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 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
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 (18)

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
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
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.