Plan year 2027 · Wharton County, TX
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Wharton County, Texas in 2027
4 carriers are pulling plans from Wharton County for 2027: UnitedHealthcare, Wellcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 more.
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4 carriers are changing coverage in Wharton County for 2027: 11 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 430 members in Wharton County are affected. 51 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 46 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 Wharton County
- UnitedHealthcare3 terminations1 service area reduction308 membersAARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) · AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO) · AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO) …
- Wellcare3 terminations108 membersWellcare Assist (HMO) · Wellcare Giveback (HMO) · Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas4 terminations14 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) …
- Humana1 terminationHumana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS)
Every affected plan in Wharton 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 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 Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) H9706-002 · HMO D-SNP | 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. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO) H1278-014 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO) H1278-021 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) H1278-027 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| 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) H0174-009 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0174-019 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H7323-012 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Wharton County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 46 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Wharton County, Texas for 2027. 40 have a $0 monthly premium, and 19 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (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 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 46 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 →
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Your 2027 options in Wharton County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Texas
UnitedHealthcare
Wellcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
ZIP codes in Wharton County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Wharton County, including these ZIP codes:
77420, 77432, 77435, 77436, 77437, 77443, 77448, 77453, 77454, 77455, 77467, 77488