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

For 2027, Stephens County in Texas has 6 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage6-5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans11+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1-6 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$8,2002026: $7,650
Plans rated 4 stars or more1-1 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.

7 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, 921 of the 2,261 people eligible for Medicare in Stephens County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 40.7%. A year earlier it was 869 of 2,199 (39.5%).

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 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO)WellcareHMO$0$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO)HumanaPPO$13.00$7,3003 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 (11)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
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 Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareRegional PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO 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 (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$3,4503.5 of 5
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
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.