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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hidalgo County, NM

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In Hidalgo County, NM, there are 4 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 3 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 100% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hidalgo County, NM. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hidalgo County, NM.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$16.50/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
3
Average MOOP Limit
$6,100 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 100% · 3 Stars: 0% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$516.25
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
375
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO) — 232 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3 (PPO) — 73 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2 (PPO) — 42 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
4
Average Monthly Premium
$16.50/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
375
$0 Premium PPO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$6,100
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO) — 232 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Hidalgo County, New Mexico, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,450 $685 H2406-039-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $5,900 $700 H2406-121-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC EP-4
☆☆☆☆☆
 $66 $4,200 $440 H2406-135-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $240 H2406-119-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Hidalgo?

Hidalgo County has 4 PPO plans for 2027, with 375 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hidalgo?

The typical PPO premium in Hidalgo is $16.50, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hidalgo County, NM for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hidalgo County, NM (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 4 100%
3 Stars 0 0%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan county resource.
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PBP Benefits-2027
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-09

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025

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