Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Aetna Better Health of Texas Inc. (H8597)
H8597Contract
A company of CVS Health Corporation, sold as Aetna Medicare
6 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 13,818 members in September 2026
Aetna Better Health of Texas Inc. is the CVS Health Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H8597, sold as Aetna Medicare. In 2027 it offers 6 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 13,818 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8597 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-001 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 100 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-002 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 19 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH8597-003 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 20 counties | renews in more counties |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-004 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 100 counties | takes in other plans |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-005 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 19 counties | takes in other plans |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only CareH8597-006 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 20 counties | takes in other plans |
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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 45 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 1 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 1 |
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 2 |
| Transitions of Care | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Aetna Medicare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
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