Plan year 2027 · Bandera County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Bandera County, Texas in 2027
5 carriers are pulling plans from Bandera County for 2027: Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and 2 more.
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5 carriers are changing coverage in Bandera County for 2027: 15 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 743 members in Bandera County are affected. 79 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 69 are offered for 2027. If you're enrolled in one of the plans below, you'll need to pick a new plan for January 1, 2027.
Carriers with changes in Bandera County
- Humana3 terminations486 membersHumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) · HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) · Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS)
- UnitedHealthcare4 terminations152 membersAARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS) · AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0003 (PPO) · AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA04 (PPO) …
- Aetna1 service area reduction93 membersAetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas6 terminations12 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (HMO) …
- Wellcare2 terminationsWellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
Every affected plan in Bandera County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) H2293-019 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) H1666-023 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) H1666-024 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (HMO) H8554-001 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) H9706-007 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) H9706-002 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) H9706-009 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) H8145-084 · PFFS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) H5216-360 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) H7617-040 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS) H0609-078 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0003 (PPO) H1278-005 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA04 (PPO) H1278-026 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) R6801-008 · Regional PPO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H5294-015 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H7323-007 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Bandera County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 69 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers are offered in Bandera County, Texas for 2027. 58 have a $0 monthly premium, and 23 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA03 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 69 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
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Your 2027 options in Bandera County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
ZIP codes in Bandera County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Bandera County, including these ZIP codes:
78003, 78055, 78063, 78883, 78884, 78885