Medicare Advantage plans in Bell, TX, 2027
Bell, Texas has 21 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (27 in 2026) and 17 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 11 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 378 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Bell for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 27 | 21 | ▼down 6 |
| Special needs plans | 17 | 17 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 17 | 11 | ▼down 6 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 10 | 4 | ▼down 6 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $7,150 | ▲up $450 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Bell join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare EagleH3288-051 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $110 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage SelectH8142-004 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH3288-008 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH2293-014 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12H4527-002 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01H4527-024 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-47H4527-053 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select RxH8142-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-348 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $135 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-358 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46H4527-052 · HMO-POS | $31 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage BasicH2032-002 · PPO | $32 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-004 · Regional PPO | $46 | $8,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage PreferredH8142-005 · HMO-POS | $65 | $4,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-003 · Regional PPO | $100 | $8,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61R6801-012 · Regional PPO | $138 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage PlatinumH2032-003 · PPO | $145 | $6,600 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Preferred RxH8142-002 · HMO-POS | $152 | $5,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage PremiumH8142-006 · HMO-POS | $170 | $4,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Premium RxH8142-003 · HMO-POS | $258 | $5,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Bell in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental PremierH8634-024 | 153 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 110 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH8634-023 | 87 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health ChoiceH8634-025 | 17 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care PlusH9706-002 | 11 | Not offered |
| American Health Advantage of TexasH6891-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ProtectH8634-026 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual ReserveH0174-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11H3868-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-16H4527-039 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual AccessH0174-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH0174-025 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| ProCare AdvantageH3467-001 | Institutional | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q6H3868-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S6H3868-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-YL2H3868-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra CareH4523-034 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra CareH4523-041 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-369 | Institutional | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S001R6801-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan TX-F001H0710-020 | Institutional | $6.30 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-29R6801-009 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $100 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Bell use Medicare Advantage?
34,075 of the county's 65,213 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 52.2%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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