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  4. Aransas County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Aransas County, TX

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Aransas County, TX, there are 37 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 29 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 35% 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 Aransas County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Aransas County, TX.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$10.03/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
29
Average MOOP Limit
$6,184 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 35% · 3 Stars: 57% · Below 3: 8%
Average Part D Deductible
$492.32
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
2,984
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) — 797 enrollees
2. Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO) — 555 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) — 349 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.

  • Total PPO Plans 21
  • Average Monthly Premium $16.33/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 1,121
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 15
  • Average MOOP $7,243
  • Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) — 349 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Aransas County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $350 H7617-035-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H7617-062-0
HumanaChoice H7617-040
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,750 $420 H7617-040-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H7617-059-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0008
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H1278-016-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1278-027-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3288-005-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $390 H5216-358-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-128-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
HumanaChoice H5216-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $6,750 $615 H5216-042-0
HumanaChoice H5216-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H5216-043-1
HumanaChoice H5216-360
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,750 $420 H5216-360-0
HumanaChoice R4182-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,950 N/A R4182-001-0
HumanaChoice R4182-003
☆☆☆☆☆
$97 $7,650 $615 R4182-003-0
HumanaChoice R4182-004
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $7,650 $615 R4182-004-0
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030
☆☆☆☆☆
$102 $8,200 $600 R6801-012-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $450 H8634-023-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H8634-024-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H8634-025-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,950 N/A H8634-026-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Aransas?

There are 21 PPO plans in 2026, covering 1,121 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Aransas?

The average PPO premium in Aransas is $16.33 per month, with 15 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Aransas?

HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) is the top PPO in Aransas, with 349 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Aransas?

There are 6 PPO plans in Aransas without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.

Total HMO Plans
12
Average Monthly Premium
$2.33/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
944
$0 Premium HMO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$4,458
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO) — 555 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Aransas County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,300 $200 H4513-074-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $300 H4513-083-7
Humana Gold Plus H4461-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $3,400 $615 H4461-053-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-060
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $600 H4461-060-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H1189-008-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $250 H1189-005-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-029
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H0028-029-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-070
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $3,400 $615 H0028-070-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $615 H9706-007-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $450 H9706-008-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $450 H9706-005-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Aransas cost $2.33 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Aransas?

The most popular HMO plan in Aransas is Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO), with 555 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Aransas do not include drug coverage?

There are 2 HMO plans in Aransas without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

Total HMO-POS Plans
4
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
919
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$5,800
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) — 797 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Aransas County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $355 H4527-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $440 H4527-056-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $600 H4527-048-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H4527-024-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Aransas?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Aransas, with 797 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Aransas?

1 HMO-POS plans in Aransas do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Aransas County, TX for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Aransas County, TX (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 13 35%
3 Stars 21 57%
Below 3 Stars 3 8%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.65

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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