Plan year 2027 · Wellcare · Brazoria County, TX
Is Wellcare leaving Brazoria County in 2027?
Yes. Wellcare won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Brazoria County in 2027, affecting about 2,284 members. 59 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Wellcare plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Brazoria County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Wellcare has notified CMS that 3 plans in Brazoria County will be terminated or lose part of its service area starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). An estimated 2,284 Wellcare members in Brazoria County are affected.
Affected Wellcare plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) H4506-003 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H4506-010 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H7323-012 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
What this means for you
If your plan is being terminated
The plan will not exist in 2027. If you do nothing, you return to Original Medicare on January 1 with no drug coverage. You get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, and guaranteed-issue rights to buy a Medigap policy for 63 days after your coverage ends.
If your plan is reducing its service area
The plan continues elsewhere but is dropping Brazoria County. Because you live in the county being dropped, you are treated the same as a member of a terminated plan: you must pick new coverage and receive the same Special Enrollment Period and Medigap protections.
Can you stay with Wellcare in Brazoria County?
No. Wellcare has no other Medicare Advantage plans in Brazoria County for 2027, so you'll need a plan from a different carrier. 59 plans from 10 carriers are available.
Plans available in Brazoria County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 59 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers are offered in Brazoria County, Texas for 2027. 53 have a $0 monthly premium, and 19 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-001P (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (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 59 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.
How it works →
Other carriers changing plans in Brazoria County
Other Texas counties Wellcare is leaving
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