Medicare Advantage plans in Orange, TX, 2027
Orange, Texas has 29 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (40 in 2026) and 30 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 24 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 13 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 572 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Orange for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 40 | 29 | ▼down 11 |
| Special needs plans | 28 | 30 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 33 | 24 | ▼down 9 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 21 | 11 | ▼down 10 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,725 | $6,800 | ▲up $75 |
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 Orange join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare TexanPlus Classic SimpleH4506-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-010 · HMO | $0 | $3,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring AllianceH4513-064 · HMO | $0 | $3,600 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 019 TXH7993-019 · HMO | $0 | $3,650 | none | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 001 TXH7993-001 · HMO | $0 | $3,700 | none | 5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-042 · HMO | $0 | $3,950 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH4461-057 · HMO | $0 | $3,950 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-061 · HMO | $0 | $4,000 | $5 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-009 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 114 TXH7993-114 · HMO | $0 | $5,600 | $70 | 5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-043 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-057 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015H4527-037 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01H4527-024 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-083 · HMO | $0 | $7,200 | $143 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra SavingsH4513-091 · HMO | $0 | $7,500 | $176 | 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 |
Show the other 9 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 Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-035 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $81 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 006 TXH7993-006 · HMO | $0 | $8,300 | $202 | 5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H2593-029 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Premium 002 TXH7993-002 · HMO | $5 | $4,150 | none | 5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-004 · Regional PPO | $46 | $8,200 | 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 Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006H1278-014 | 204 | Not offered |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-019 | 123 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31H1278-021 | 68 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage BasicH8133-001 | 53 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7323-012 | 52 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH0174-009 | 21 | Not offered |
| Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot GivebackH4506-010 | 19 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 17 | Not offered |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare PlusH1189-010 | 15 | Not offered |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare GuardianH1189-008 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05H1278-027 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PreferredH8634-033 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Kidney CareH2593-043 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| ProCare Advantage: Diabetes Care ManagementH3467-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual ReserveH0174-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V10H5322-038 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 030 TXH7993-030 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 087 TXH7993-087 | 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 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-071 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-072 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthSpring TotalCareH4513-060 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4513-105 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-369 | Institutional | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q8H5322-025 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S5H5322-046 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-138 | Institutional | $0 |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH7678-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
Show the other 10 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted Dual 010 TXH7993-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 031 TXH7993-031 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 040 TXH7993-040 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage AlignedH8849-018 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH8849-019 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual AdvantageH8849-020 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Community DualCare AccessH9826-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S001R6801-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| 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 Orange use Medicare Advantage?
9,645 of the county's 17,593 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 54.8%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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