Plan year 2027 · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · Denton County, TX
Is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas leaving Denton County in 2027?
Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Denton County in 2027, affecting about 787 members. 60 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Denton County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has notified CMS that 7 plans in Denton County will no longer be offered starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). An estimated 787 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas members in Denton County are affected.
Affected Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) H8634-033 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) H1666-003 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) H1666-022 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) H9706-001 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) H9706-008 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) H9706-007 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
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. |
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.
Can you stay with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in Denton County?
No. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has no other Medicare Advantage plans in Denton County for 2027, so you'll need a plan from a different carrier. 60 plans from 9 carriers are available.
Plans available in Denton County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 60 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Denton County, Texas for 2027. 51 have a $0 monthly premium, and 17 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 60 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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