Medicare Advantage plans in Waller, TX, 2027
Waller, Texas has 25 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (34 in 2026) and 25 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 20 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 12 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 309 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Waller for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 34 | 25 | ▼down 9 |
| Special needs plans | 22 | 25 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 27 | 20 | ▼down 7 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 14 | 10 | ▼down 4 |
| 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 Waller 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 |
| Devoted Core 019 TXH7993-019 · HMO | $0 | $3,650 | none | 5 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 |
| KelseyCare Advantage CoreH0332-001 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | none | 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 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 · PPO | $0 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| KelseyCare Advantage FreedomH0332-004 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH3288-006 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH4523-015 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 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 |
| 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH3288-018 · PPO | $6.30 | $7,150 | 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 Waller 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH2293-016 | 222 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare GivebackH0174-019 | 30 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SecureH9706-005 | 18 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1AR6801-008 | 17 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7323-012 | 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental ValueH9706-007 | 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH0174-009 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage PlanH4054-001 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot GivebackH4506-010 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PreferredH8634-033 | 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 Waller use Medicare Advantage?
4,742 of the county's 9,238 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 51.3%; in Texas as a whole the share is 54.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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