Plan year 2027 · UnitedHealthcare · H0609-078
Is AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS) (H0609-078) ending in 2027?
Yes. UnitedHealthcare won't offer AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 324 members in 9 counties in Texas.
What this means for you
What happens when your plan ends
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS) will not exist in 2027. If you don't pick a new plan, you'll be moved to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027 with no drug coverage. You can choose a new plan during Annual Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2026). Because your plan is ending, you also get a Special Enrollment Period through February 28, 2027, and the right to buy certain Medigap policies with no health questions.
Where this plan is ending
Tap your county to check your plan and see what's still offered there for 2027. Member counts are at least what CMS reports; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer.
| County | Members affected | 2027 plans open to everyone |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | At least 235 | 48 plans |
| Comal County | At least 39 | 41 plans |
| Guadalupe County | At least 30 | 40 plans |
| Atascosa County | At least 20 | 39 plans |
| Bandera County | 10 or fewer | 39 plans |
| Karnes County | 10 or fewer | 19 plans |
| Kendall County | 10 or fewer | 39 plans |
| Medina County | 10 or fewer | 41 plans |
| Wilson County | 10 or fewer | 40 plans |
Dates that matter
Annual Notice of Change mailed
Carriers had to mail your Annual Notice of Change, or a non-renewal letter if your plan is ending, before enrollment opens. Check yours for changes.
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 →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your plan is ending. Get your 2027 replacement options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.
Other UnitedHealthcare plans ending or leaving counties in Texas
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005 (PPO)H1278-013 · Ending · at least 34,261 members
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO)H1278-014 · Ending · at least 15,598 members
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0003 (PPO)H1278-005 · Ending · at least 6,744 members
- UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)R6801-008 · Ending · at least 4,295 members
- AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO)H1278-021 · Ending · at least 3,800 members
- Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS)H5652-001 · Ending · at least 1,390 members
- AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO)H1278-025 · Ending · at least 1,124 members
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12 (HMO-POS)H4527-002 · Leaving some counties · at least 627 members