Plan year 2027 · Hays County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Hays County, Texas in 2027
4 carriers are pulling plans from Hays County for 2027: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Wellcare, Aetna and 1 more.
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4 carriers are changing coverage in Hays County for 2027: 9 plan terminations and 5 service area reductions. Roughly 578 members in Hays County are affected. 61 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 53 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 Hays County
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas7 terminations328 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) …
- Wellcare1 termination4 service area reductions197 membersWellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) · Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) …
- Aetna1 service area reduction35 membersAetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination18 membersUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Hays 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 Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) H4523-034 · HMO D-SNP | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) H1666-006 · 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. |
| 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) 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) H0174-017 · HMO | 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. |
Plans available in Hays County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 53 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 carriers are offered in Hays County, Texas for 2027. 44 have a $0 monthly premium, and 15 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-53 (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 Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 53 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 Hays County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Wellcare
ZIP codes in Hays County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Hays County, including these ZIP codes:
78610, 78619, 78620, 78640, 78666, 78676, 78737