Medicare Advantage plans in Tarrant, TX, 2027
Tarrant, Texas has 40 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (53 in 2026) and 43 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 28 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 19 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 18,435 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Tarrant for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 53 | 40 | ▼down 13 |
| Special needs plans | 36 | 43 | ▲up 7 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 36 | 28 | ▼down 8 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 22 | 10 | ▼down 12 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,875 | ▲up $175 |
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 Tarrant join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verda Noble CareH5163-003 · HMO | $0 | $2,399 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Wellcare Patriot SimpleH5294-014 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-043 · HMO | $0 | $3,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22H0609-051 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH4461-051 · HMO | $0 | $3,950 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime CareH4523-021 · HMO | $0 | $4,200 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-009 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-061 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | $5 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH0174-014 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27H0609-061 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH3288-051 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $110 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage SelectH8849-032 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage SelectH8142-008 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-120 · PPO | $0 | $6,950 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02H0609-055 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $135 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39H0609-066 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $64 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44H0609-077 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-083 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $143 | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 20 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4523-045 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select RxH8142-007 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 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 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H2593-029 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH3288-002 · PPO | $5 | $6,350 | 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 PlusH0028-059 · HMO | $30 | $3,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-050 · HMO | $30 | $3,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042H0609-070 · HMO-POS | $32 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BSW SeniorCare AdvantageH2032-001 · PPO | $32 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR4182-004 · Regional PPO | $46 | $8,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced ExtraH2293-039 · PPO | $60 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25H0609-059 · HMO-POS | $79 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 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 Tarrant 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verda Noble Chronic CareH5163-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Kidney CareH2593-043 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| ProCare Advantage: Diabetes Care ManagementH3467-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Chronic CareH8849-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual ReserveH0174-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-3PH0609-062 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care SelectH8849-003 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH0028-060 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH4461-067 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V11H3868-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana DaVita Kidney CareH7617-136 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-032 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Reserve ValueH0062-013 | 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 |
| 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 |
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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 Tarrant use Medicare Advantage?
183,650 of the county's 330,499 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 55.6%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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