Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (H9826)
H9826Contract
A company of Harris County Hospital District, sold as Community Health Choice
5 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 1,117 members in September 2026
Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. is the Harris County Hospital District company that holds Medicare contract H9826, sold as Community Health Choice. In 2027 it offers 5 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 1,117 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H9826 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community DualCare AlignedH9826-003 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 8 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Community DualCare AccessH9826-004 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 11 counties | renews |
| Community DualCare AlignedH9826-005 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 1 county | takes in other plans |
| Community DualCare AccessH9826-006 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 1 county | takes in other plans |
| Community DualCare AccessH9826-007 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 8 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 not rated (too little data) (health plan not rated, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 11 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 1 |
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 1 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 2 |
| Care for Older Adults – Pain Assessment | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 4 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 3 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 3 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Community Health Choice plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter