Plan year 2027 · El Paso County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving El Paso County, Texas in 2027
4 carriers are pulling plans from El Paso County for 2027: Humana, Wellcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 more.
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4 carriers are changing coverage in El Paso County for 2027: 12 plan terminations. Roughly 2,059 members in El Paso County are affected. 88 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 85 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 El Paso County
- Humana2 terminations1,157 membersHumanaChoice H5216-353 (PPO) · Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS)
- Wellcare3 terminations655 membersWellcare Assist (HMO) · Wellcare Giveback (HMO) · Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas6 terminations235 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) …
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination12 membersUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in El Paso 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 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 Basic (HMO) H8133-005 · 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. |
| Humana | Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) H8145-084 · PFFS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H5216-353 (PPO) H5216-353 · 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 Assist (HMO) H0174-009 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0174-021 · 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 El Paso County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 85 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers are offered in El Paso County, Texas for 2027. 69 have a $0 monthly premium, and 28 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0013 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 85 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 El Paso County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Humana
Wellcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in El Paso County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in El Paso County, including these ZIP codes:
79821, 79835, 79836, 79838, 79849, 79853, 79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79906, 79907, 79908, 79911, 79912, 79915, 79916, 79918, 79920, 79922, 79924, 79925, 79927, 79928, 79930, 79932, 79934, 79935, 79936, 79938