Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces, TX, 2027
Nueces, Texas has 31 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (43 in 2026) and 27 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 21 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 14 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,136 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Nueces for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 43 | 31 | ▼down 12 |
| Special needs plans | 24 | 27 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 31 | 21 | ▼down 10 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 18 | 11 | ▼down 7 |
| 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 Nueces join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-061 · HMO | $0 | $3,300 | $5 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-029 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-060 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-009 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11H4527-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH3288-051 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $110 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52H4527-056 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23H0609-054 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-123 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05H1278-027 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $70 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH2293-017 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01H4527-024 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35H4527-048 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $76 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-083 · HMO | $0 | $7,500 | $143 | 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 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-358 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-035 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 11 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-070 · HMO | $12 | $3,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-043 · PPO | $20 | $7,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-059 · PPO | $23 | $7,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-053 · HMO | $24 | $3,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0008H1278-016 · PPO | $32 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 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 Nueces 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoiceH5216-360 | 1,111 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-040 | 449 | Not offered |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare PlusH1189-005 | 265 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH5294-011 | 127 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH5294-015 | 54 | Not offered |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare GuardianH1189-008 | 25 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH5294-013 | 25 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SecureH9706-005 | 25 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PreferredH8634-033 | 24 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental ValueH9706-007 | 19 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 12 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot SimpleH5294-014 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-084 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SaverH9706-008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH0028-039 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH4461-066 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-18H4527-041 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V2H4527-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-036 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4H0609-052 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| ProCare AdvantageH3467-001 | Institutional | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-069 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-070 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthSpring TotalCareH4513-075 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4513-104 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra CareH4523-034 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra CareH4523-041 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q2H4527-057 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4H4527-060 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-369 | Institutional | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty SyncH5294-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-138 | Institutional | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
Show the other 7 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage AlignedH8849-018 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-019 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-020 | 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 Nueces use Medicare Advantage?
44,188 of the county's 67,828 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 65.2%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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