Plan year 2027 · Galveston County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Galveston County, Texas in 2027
6 carriers are pulling plans from Galveston County for 2027: Wellcare, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and 3 more.
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6 carriers are changing coverage in Galveston County for 2027: 17 plan terminations and 7 service area reductions. Roughly 6,951 members in Galveston County are affected. 65 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 58 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 Galveston County
- Wellcare4 terminations5 service area reductions3,719 membersWellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Simple (HMO) …
- UnitedHealthcare3 terminations1 service area reduction1,818 membersAARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) · AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO) · AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO) …
- Humana1 service area reduction652 membersHumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO)
- Memorial Hermann Health Plan2 terminations433 membersMemorial Hermann Advantage (HMO) · Memorial Hermann Prime Value MA Only (HMO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas7 terminations329 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) …
- American Health Advantage of Texas1 terminationAmerican Health Advantage of Texas (HMO I-SNP)
Every affected plan in Galveston County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Health Advantage of Texas | American Health Advantage of Texas (HMO I-SNP) H6891-001 · HMO I-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| 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 Choice Premier (PPO) H1666-003 · 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) H1666-022 · PPO | 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 Saver (HMO) H9706-008 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) H9706-005 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO) H0473-005 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Memorial Hermann Health Plan | Memorial Hermann Advantage (HMO) H7115-001 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Memorial Hermann Health Plan | Memorial Hermann Prime Value MA Only (HMO) H7115-006 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO) H1278-014 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO) H1278-021 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) H1278-027 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| 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 Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H0174-004 · HMO D-SNP | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) H0174-006 · HMO D-SNP | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) H0174-022 · HMO D-SNP | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0174-019 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple (HMO) H0174-010 · HMO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H7323-012 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) H4506-003 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H4506-010 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Galveston County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 58 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers are offered in Galveston County, Texas for 2027. 51 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-0015 (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 Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 58 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 Galveston County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
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ZIP codes in Galveston County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Galveston County, including these ZIP codes:
77510, 77517, 77518, 77539, 77546, 77550, 77551, 77554, 77555, 77563, 77565, 77568, 77573, 77590, 77591, 77617, 77623, 77650