Plan year 2027 · Smith County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Smith County, Texas in 2027
6 carriers are pulling plans from Smith County for 2027: CHRISTUS Health Advantage, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 more.
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6 carriers are changing coverage in Smith County for 2027: 11 plan terminations and 3 service area reductions. Roughly 3,051 members in Smith County are affected. 51 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 43 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 Smith County
- CHRISTUS Health Advantage3 terminations2,712 membersCHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) · CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO) · CHRISTUS Health Medicare Complete (HMO)
- Aetna3 service area reductions206 membersAetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) · Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) · Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas5 terminations67 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) …
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination46 membersUHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
- Wellcare1 termination20 membersWellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
- American Health Advantage of Texas1 terminationAmerican Health Advantage of Texas (HMO I-SNP)
Every affected plan in Smith 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 Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) H8597-001 · HMO D-SNP | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| 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. |
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) H4523-041 · HMO D-SNP | 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 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 Value (HMO) H9706-001 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| CHRISTUS Health Advantage | CHRISTUS Health Medicare Complete (HMO) H1189-003 · 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) H1189-004 · 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) H5294-015 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Smith County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 43 Medicare Advantage plans from 7 carriers are offered in Smith County, Texas for 2027. 35 have a $0 monthly premium, and 16 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 43 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 Smith County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
CHRISTUS Health Advantage
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in Smith County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Smith County, including these ZIP codes:
75701, 75702, 75703, 75704, 75705, 75706, 75707, 75708, 75709, 75711, 75750, 75762, 75771, 75791, 75792