Plan year 2027 · Brooks County, TX
Wellcare plans ending in Brooks County for 2027
Wellcare is ending 5 plans here for 2027 but still offers 2 other plans in Brooks County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Brooks County?
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Is your plan one of these?
3 carriers are changing coverage in Brooks County for 2027: 7 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 27 members in Brooks County are affected. 42 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 36 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 Brooks County
- Wellcare4 terminations1 service area reduction27 membersWellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) …
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas2 terminationsBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare1 terminationUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Brooks County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) H8634-033 · PPO | 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. |
| 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 Assist (HMO) H5294-013 · HMO | 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 Patriot Simple (HMO) H5294-014 · HMO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple (HMO) H5294-011 · HMO | 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 Brooks County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 36 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 carriers are offered in Brooks County, Texas for 2027. 29 have a $0 monthly premium, and 15 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38 (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 Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 36 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 →
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Your 2027 options in Brooks County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Wellcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in Brooks County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Brooks County, including these ZIP codes:
78353, 78355