Plan year 2027 · CHRISTUS Health Advantage · Henderson County, TX
Is CHRISTUS Health Advantage leaving Henderson County in 2027?
Yes. CHRISTUS Health Advantage won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Henderson County in 2027, affecting about 296 members. 33 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your CHRISTUS Health Advantage plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Henderson County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
CHRISTUS Health Advantage has notified CMS that 3 plans in Henderson County will no longer be offered starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). An estimated 296 CHRISTUS Health Advantage members in Henderson County are affected.
Affected CHRISTUS Health Advantage plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) H1189-008 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO) H1189-004 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Complete (HMO) H1189-003 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
What this means for you
If your plan is being terminated
The plan will not exist in 2027. If you do nothing, you return to Original Medicare on January 1 with no drug coverage. You get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, and guaranteed-issue rights to buy a Medigap policy for 63 days after your coverage ends.
Can you stay with CHRISTUS Health Advantage in Henderson County?
No. CHRISTUS Health Advantage has no other Medicare Advantage plans in Henderson County for 2027, so you'll need a plan from a different carrier. 33 plans from 4 carriers are available.
Plans available in Henderson County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 33 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 carriers are offered in Henderson County, Texas for 2027. 26 have a $0 monthly premium, and 11 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)Humana$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Humana$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 33 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 →
Other carriers changing plans in Henderson County
Other Texas counties CHRISTUS Health Advantage is leaving
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