Plan year 2027 · Grimes County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Grimes County, Texas in 2027
5 carriers are pulling plans from Grimes County for 2027: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 more.
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5 carriers are changing coverage in Grimes County for 2027: 8 plan terminations and 3 service area reductions. Roughly 519 members in Grimes County are affected. 49 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 42 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 Grimes County
- UnitedHealthcare3 terminations1 service area reduction284 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) …
- Aetna1 service area reduction186 membersAetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas2 terminations17 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
- Wellcare2 terminations1 service area reduction17 membersWellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
- American Health Advantage of Texas1 termination15 membersAmerican Health Advantage of Texas (HMO I-SNP)
Every affected plan in Grimes County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) H2293-016 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| 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 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 | 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 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 Open (PPO) H7323-012 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Grimes County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 42 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in Grimes County, Texas for 2027. 30 have a $0 monthly premium, and 14 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 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 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 42 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 Grimes County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in Grimes County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Grimes County, including these ZIP codes:
77363, 77830, 77831, 77861, 77868, 77875, 77876