Medicare Advantage plans in Gonzales, TX, 2027
Gonzales, Texas has 28 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (33 in 2026) and 26 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 17 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 56 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Gonzales for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 33 | 28 | ▼down 5 |
| Special needs plans | 24 | 26 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 20 | 17 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 10 | 5 | ▼down 5 |
| 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 Gonzales 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 |
| Devoted Core 003 TXH7993-003 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | none | 5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH5294-017 · HMO | $0 | $4,400 | none | 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 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 116 TXH7993-116 · HMO | $0 | $6,600 | $70 | 5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH3288-046 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12H4527-002 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH3288-048 · PPO | $0 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 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 |
| 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 |
| Devoted Giveback 021 TXH7993-021 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | $184.70 | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Premium 004 TXH7993-004 · HMO | $5 | $3,900 | none | 5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH0473-004 · PPO | $13 | $7,050 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46H4527-052 · HMO-POS | $31 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 8 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gonzales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7323-007 | 27 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice PlusH1666-008 | 16 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 13 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage BalanceH1666-023 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage OptimumH1666-024 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH5294-015 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care PlusH9706-002 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11H3868-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP 046 TXH7993-046 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-16H4527-039 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 089 TXH7993-089 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve ValueH0062-013 | 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 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-024 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-138 | Institutional | $0 |
| Devoted Dual 012 TXH7993-012 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 033 TXH7993-033 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 041 TXH7993-041 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual AdvantageH8849-026 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
Show the other 6 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gonzales use Medicare Advantage?
2,201 of the county's 4,643 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 47.4%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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