Medicare Advantage plans in Blanco, TX, 2027
Blanco, Texas has 30 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (37 in 2026) and 24 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 19 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 9 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 138 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Blanco for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 37 | 30 | ▼down 7 |
| Special needs plans | 21 | 24 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 25 | 19 | ▼down 6 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 15 | 7 | ▼down 8 |
| 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 Blanco join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Patriot SimpleH5294-014 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-015 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-037 · HMO | $0 | $5,350 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-054 · HMO | $0 | $5,350 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 014 TXH7993-014 · HMO | $0 | $5,400 | none | 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 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 109 TXH7993-109 · HMO | $0 | $6,700 | $70 | 5 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 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-062 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $135 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 001 TXH6813-001 · PPO | $0 | $8,550 | $163.90 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 048 TXH7993-048 · HMO | $0 | $8,550 | $184.70 | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice MA Only 006 TXH6813-006 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | $158 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H2593-029 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-53H4527-059 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46H4527-052 · HMO-POS | $31 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 10 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-027 · PPO | $48 | $7,650 | none | 4.5 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 Blanco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-084 | 71 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental PremierH8634-024 | 41 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH8634-023 | 14 | Not offered |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-020 | 12 | Not offered |
| American Health Advantage of TexasH6891-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health ChoiceH8634-025 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ProtectH8634-026 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care PlusH9706-002 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 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 |
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 023 TXH7993-023 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 082 TXH7993-082 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve ValueH0062-013 | Dual-Eligible | $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 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-369 | Institutional | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-138 | Institutional | $0 |
| Devoted Dual 015 TXH7993-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 024 TXH7993-024 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 037 TXH7993-037 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH8849-026 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-028 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-030 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S001R6801-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc.H5015-001 | Institutional | $3.90 |
| Texas Independence Community PlanH5015-002 | 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 Blanco use Medicare Advantage?
1,740 of the county's 4,379 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 39.7%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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