Plan year 2027 · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · H9706-005
Is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) (H9706-005) ending in 2027?
Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas won't offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 1,327 members in 73 counties in Texas.
What this means for you
What happens when your plan ends
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | At least 401 | 49 plans |
| Williamson County | At least 181 | 35 plans |
| Galveston County | At least 105 | 33 plans |
| Tom Green County | At least 82 | 13 plans |
| Hays County | At least 75 | 31 plans |
| Brazoria County | At least 70 | 35 plans |
| Lubbock County | At least 61 | 20 plans |
| Bastrop County | At least 47 | 25 plans |
| Midland County | At least 39 | 17 plans |
| Caldwell County | At least 25 | 31 plans |
| Nueces County | At least 25 | 31 plans |
| Lee County | At least 23 | 25 plans |
| Burnet County | At least 22 | 26 plans |
| Randall County | At least 19 | 24 plans |
| Waller County | At least 18 | 25 plans |
| Yoakum County | At least 18 | 5 plans |
| Mitchell County | At least 17 | 4 plans |
| Matagorda County | At least 16 | 16 plans |
| Donley County | At least 15 | 4 plans |
| Potter County | At least 14 | 24 plans |
| Runnels County | At least 14 | 8 plans |
| Young County | At least 14 | 7 plans |
| Hockley County | At least 13 | 14 plans |
| Howard County | At least 13 | 15 plans |
| Andrews County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Aransas County | 10 or fewer | 26 plans |
| Armstrong County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Baylor County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Bee County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Borden County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| Briscoe County | 10 or fewer | 7 plans |
| Calhoun County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Carson County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| Castro County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Childress County | 10 or fewer | 4 plans |
| Coke County | 10 or fewer | 9 plans |
| Coleman County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Crane County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Crosby County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Dawson County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Dickens County | 10 or fewer | 9 plans |
| Fisher County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| Floyd County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Foard County | 10 or fewer | 4 plans |
| Garza County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Glasscock County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| Hall County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Hansford County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Hardeman County | 10 or fewer | 4 plans |
| Hartley County | 10 or fewer | 9 plans |
| Haskell County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Hutchinson County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Irion County | 10 or fewer | 8 plans |
| Jim Wells County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Kent County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| King County | 10 or fewer | 4 plans |
| Kleberg County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Knox County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Lamb County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Live Oak County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Martin County | 10 or fewer | 12 plans |
| Moore County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| Motley County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| Oldham County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Reagan County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Roberts County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Sherman County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Stephens County | 10 or fewer | 9 plans |
| Sterling County | 10 or fewer | 6 plans |
| Stonewall County | 10 or fewer | 5 plans |
| Swisher County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Terry County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Upton County | 10 or fewer | 5 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans ending or leaving counties in Texas
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)H1666-003 · Ending · at least 3,794 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)H8634-024 · Ending · at least 2,805 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO)H8133-001 · Ending · at least 2,139 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)H9706-001 · Ending · at least 1,895 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO)H1666-022 · Ending · at least 1,556 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO)H9706-007 · Ending · at least 1,544 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)H1666-006 · Ending · at least 946 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)H8634-023 · Ending · at least 830 members