Medicare Advantage plans in Frio, TX, 2027
Frio, Texas has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (27 in 2026) and 25 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 14 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 9 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 58 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Frio for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 27 | 23 | ▼down 4 |
| Special needs plans | 20 | 25 | ▲up 5 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 14 | ▼down 5 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 11 | 7 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $7,700 | ▲up $950 |
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 Frio join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14H4527-013 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 003 TXH7993-003 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | none | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50H4527-055 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 116 TXH7993-116 · HMO | $0 | $6,600 | $70 | 5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH3288-005 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01H4527-024 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $80 | 4.5 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 MA Only 020 TXH7993-020 · HMO | $0 | $9,250 | $184.70 | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38H4527-051 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | $63 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH5294-026 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 021 TXH7993-021 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | $184.70 | 5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Premium 004 TXH7993-004 · HMO | $5 | $3,900 | none | 5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-043 · PPO | $20 | $7,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-059 · PPO | $23 | $7,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51H4527-058 · HMO-POS | $29 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-004 · Regional PPO | $46 | $8,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH3288-009 · PPO | $55 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-042 · PPO | $62 | $6,750 | none | 3.5 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 Frio 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 | 35 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7323-007 | 23 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH4506-030 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH8634-023 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental PremierH8634-024 | 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.
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 Frio use Medicare Advantage?
2,034 of the county's 2,884 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 70.5%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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