Medicare Advantage plans in Denton, TX, 2027
Denton, Texas has 32 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (43 in 2026) and 35 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 24 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 19 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 11,163 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Denton for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 43 | 32 | ▼down 11 |
| Special needs plans | 34 | 35 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 31 | 24 | ▼down 7 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 18 | 10 | ▼down 8 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,400 | $6,875 | ▲up $475 |
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 Denton join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verda Noble CareH5163-003 · HMO | $0 | $2,399 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Wellcare Patriot SimpleH5294-014 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-043 · HMO | $0 | $3,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22H0609-051 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH4461-051 · HMO | $0 | $3,950 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-009 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-061 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | $5 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-014 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27H0609-061 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage SelectH8142-008 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-120 · PPO | $0 | $6,950 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02H0609-055 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $135 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39H0609-066 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $64 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44H0609-077 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-083 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $143 | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select RxH8142-007 · 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 |
Show the other 12 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-358 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH5216-431 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $72 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-035 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H2593-029 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-059 · HMO | $30 | $3,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-050 · HMO | $30 | $3,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042H0609-070 · HMO-POS | $32 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare AdvantageH2032-001 · PPO | $32 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-004 · Regional PPO | $46 | $8,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25H0609-059 · HMO-POS | $79 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 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 |
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 Denton 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verda Noble Chronic CareH5163-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Kidney CareH2593-043 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| ProCare Advantage: Diabetes Care ManagementH3467-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Chronic CareH8849-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual ReserveH0174-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-3PH0609-062 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH0028-060 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH4461-067 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11H3868-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana DaVita Kidney CareH7617-136 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-032 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual AccessH0174-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual LibertyH0174-027 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| ProCare AdvantageH3467-001 | Institutional | $0 |
| ProCare Advantage: Kidney CareH3467-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $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 Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-071 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-072 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
Show the other 15 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring TotalCareH4513-060 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4513-105 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-369 | Institutional | $0 |
| Humana DaVita Kidney CareH7617-137 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-138 | Institutional | $0 |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH7678-006 | 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 Nursing Home Plan TX-F001H0710-020 | Institutional | $6.30 |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage PlanH4054-001 | 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 Denton use Medicare Advantage?
62,078 of the county's 137,815 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 45.0%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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