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

For 2027, Refugio County in Texas has 10 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 13 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage10-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage5-3 from 2026
Special Needs Plans26+8 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage7-1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more7+3 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

10 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, 1,087 of the 1,878 people eligible for Medicare in Refugio County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 57.9%. A year earlier it was 1,052 of 1,859 (56.6%).

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 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,4504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$5,9004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1504 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 067 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$4,5504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 068 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 110 TX (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,5004.5 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 (5)

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 Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS)HumanaPFFSNot listed$9,8504 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 (26)

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
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 069 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,0504.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 083 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1504.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 070 TX (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL 071 TX (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 072 TX (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 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
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP)ProCare AdvantageHMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$3,7004 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage TX-V10 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$4,4503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete TX-Q8 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete TX-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve Value (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
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 Aligned (HMO D-SNP)WellpointHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 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.