Plan year 2027 · Nueces County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Nueces County, Texas in 2027
5 carriers are pulling plans from Nueces County for 2027: Humana, CHRISTUS Health Advantage, Wellcare and 2 more.
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5 carriers are changing coverage in Nueces County for 2027: 13 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 2,136 members in Nueces County are affected. 64 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 Nueces County
- Humana3 terminations1,560 membersHumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) · HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) · Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS)
- CHRISTUS Health Advantage2 terminations290 membersCHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) · CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO)
- Wellcare3 terminations1 service area reduction206 membersWellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) …
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas4 terminations68 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) …
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination12 membersUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Nueces County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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. |
| CHRISTUS Health Advantage | CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) H1189-008 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| CHRISTUS Health Advantage | CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO) H1189-005 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) H8145-084 · PFFS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) H5216-360 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) H7617-040 · PPO | 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 Assist (HMO) H5294-013 · HMO | 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 (HMO) H5294-011 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Nueces County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 53 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 carriers are offered in Nueces County, Texas for 2027. 42 have a $0 monthly premium, and 18 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35 (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 |
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 Nueces County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
Humana
CHRISTUS Health Advantage
ZIP codes in Nueces County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Nueces County, including these ZIP codes:
78330, 78339, 78343, 78347, 78351, 78373, 78380, 78401, 78402, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78419