Nueces County, Texas: 38 Medicare Advantage plans changing or leaving for 2027
Nueces County had 67 Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. For 2027, 19 are leaving the county and 19 are changing.
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Nueces County in context
Nueces County goes from 67 Medicare Advantage plans to 58 for 2027: 9 fewer plans on the menu, before any plan-by-plan detail.
About 67,437 people in the county have Medicare, and roughly 65% of them are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, offered by 8 organizations.
The plans by name in Nueces County
From the same CMS Landscape files: every Medicare Advantage plan offered in the county, by carrier, with its 2027 status, then the plans not offered for 2027, the plans new to the county and the plans continuing under a new name. No plan is ranked or recommended; your plan's Annual Notice of Change has its own details.
Plan availability
Medicare Advantage plans available in Nueces County for 2026
CMS lists 67 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers there for 2026, shown alphabetically by carrier. This is availability, not a comparison: premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 6 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) 9 plans | |||
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HMO | No | Offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Centene (WellCare) 6 plans | |||
| Wellcare Assist (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | HMO | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| CHRISTUS Health Advantage 2 plans | |||
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) | HMO | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 1 plan | |||
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Humana 25 plans | |||
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-070 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-053 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-060 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-036 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-069 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-070 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-042 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-059 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Texas Independence Health Plan 2 plans | |||
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UnitedHealthcare 16 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0008 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
New for 2027 (not offered for 2026)
| Plan | Carrier | Type | Drug coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO | Yes |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP | Yes |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Yes |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS I-SNP | Yes |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File, plan year 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level.
Plans not offered in Nueces County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | PPO |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO) | CHRISTUS Health Advantage | HMO |
| CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO) | CHRISTUS Health Advantage | HMO |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans new to Nueces County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health (Anthem) | HMO D-SNP |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Humana | PPO I-SNP |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ProCare Advantage | HMO-POS I-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans continuing under a new name
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) (was Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) (was Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) (was Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) (was Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO)) | Humana | PPO |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) (was Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO)) | Humana | PPO |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 (Regional PPO) (was UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 (Regional PPO)) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete TX-V002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete TX-D004 (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Carriers with no plans in Nueces County for 2027: CHRISTUS Health Advantage
Carriers new to Nueces County for 2027: ProCare Advantage
What to do before December 7
If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, your plan must send you an Annual Notice of Change by September 30 that spells out exactly what is different for 2027. Read it before the Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment), which runs October 15 through December 7.
If your plan is leaving your county, you will get a separate notice and a Special Enrollment Period to choose new coverage. If you do nothing, you may be returned to Original Medicare without drug coverage, so it is worth acting during the window.
A licensed agent can check your doctors and prescriptions against the plans that will actually operate in your county next year. For unbiased help, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Cities in Nueces County
These counts apply to every city in the county, including:
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment)Anyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Medicare Annual/Open Enrollment, live: questions on the 2027 changes in Nueces County, Texas
Medicare Annual/Open Enrollment 2027 live, day 8, morning: Medicare Advantage changes by state. Starts Oct. 22, 2026, 10 a.m. ET. Program-level information only; no plan is recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that a plan is “changing” for 2027?
Does a plan leaving my county mean I lose Medicare?
Which plans are leaving or changing?
When can I switch?
- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.