Plan year 2027 · CHRISTUS Health Advantage · Smith County, TX
Is CHRISTUS Health Advantage leaving Smith County in 2027?
Yes. CHRISTUS Health Advantage won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Smith County in 2027, affecting about 2,712 members. 43 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 Smith County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
CHRISTUS Health Advantage has notified CMS that 3 plans in Smith 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 2,712 CHRISTUS Health Advantage members in Smith 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 Smith County?
No. CHRISTUS Health Advantage has no other Medicare Advantage plans in Smith County for 2027, so you'll need a plan from a different carrier. 43 plans from 7 carriers are available.
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.
How it works →
Other carriers changing plans in Smith County
Other Texas counties CHRISTUS Health Advantage is leaving
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