Medicare Advantage plans in Smith, TX, 2027
Smith, Texas has 25 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (33 in 2026) and 24 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 19 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 14 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 3,051 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Smith for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 33 | 25 | ▼down 8 |
| Special needs plans | 23 | 24 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 26 | 19 | ▼down 7 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 16 | 8 | ▼down 8 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $7,150 | ▲up $400 |
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 Smith join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-041 · HMO | $0 | $4,250 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-055 · HMO | $0 | $4,250 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-009 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-026 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26H0609-060 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH3288-051 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $110 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-352 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-043 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH3288-008 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48H0609-080 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH2293-014 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41H0609-068 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | $96 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0007H1278-015 · PPO | $10 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-043 · PPO | $12 | $8,150 | none | 3.5 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 Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare PlusH1189-004 | 1,804 | Not offered |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare CompleteH1189-003 | 825 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH8597-001 | 164 | Leaves the county |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare GuardianH1189-008 | 83 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 46 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH4523-034 | 42 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ValueH9706-001 | 36 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH5294-015 | 20 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PreferredH8634-033 | 17 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental ValueH9706-007 | 14 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual CareH4523-041 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| American Health Advantage of TexasH6891-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care PlusH9706-002 | 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.
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 Smith use Medicare Advantage?
26,534 of the county's 53,026 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 50.0%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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