Plan year 2027 · Hale County, TX
Is Baylor Scott & White Health Plan leaving Hale County in 2027?
Yes. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Hale County in 2027, affecting about 47 members. 30 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Hale County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Hale County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
4 carriers are changing coverage in Hale County for 2027: 8 plan terminations. Roughly 66 members in Hale County are affected. 36 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 30 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 Hale County
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan1 termination47 membersBSW SeniorCare Advantage (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination19 membersUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas5 terminationsBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) …
- Wellcare1 terminationWellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
Every affected plan in Hale County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Health Plan | BSW SeniorCare Advantage (PPO) H2032-004 · PPO | 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 Complete (PPO) H8634-023 · PPO | 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 Dental Premier (PPO) H8634-024 · PPO | 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 Health Choice (PPO) H8634-025 · PPO | 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 Protect (PPO) H8634-026 · 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 Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H5294-015 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Hale County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 30 Medicare Advantage plans from 5 carriers are offered in Hale County, Texas for 2027. 25 have a $0 monthly premium, and 13 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-34 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $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 30 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 →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your 2027 options in Hale County
Step 3 · Choose your path
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in Hale County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Hale County, including these ZIP codes:
79021, 79032, 79041, 79072, 79073, 79250, 79311