2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Bell County, TX
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
For 2026, Bell County, TX includes 27 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 24,622, with 19 $0 premium options and 52% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Bell County, TX are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Bell County, TX to see more options.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.
- Total PPO Plans
- 16
- Average Monthly Premium
- $23.63/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 6,446
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 12
- Average MOOP
- $6,991
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) — 2,052 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Bell?
- PPO plans in Bell cost $23.63 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Bell?
- The most popular PPO plan in Bell is Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO), with 2,052 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Bell do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 5 PPO plans in Bell do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.
- Total HMO-POS Plans
- 11
- Average Monthly Premium
- $38.53/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 18,176
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $5,518
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx (HMO-POS) — 5,028 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 4
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-47 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H4527-053-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12 | $0 | $5,900 | $355 | H4527-002-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46 | $21 | $5,500 | $355 | H4527-052-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H4527-024-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Essentials | $5 | $5,800 | $615 | H8142-009-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Preferred | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | H8142-005-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Preferred Rx | $143 | $4,600 | $0 | H8142-002-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Premium | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | H8142-006-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Premium Rx | $255 | $4,800 | $0 | H8142-003-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select | $0 | $5,900 | N/A | H8142-004-0 | |
| BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx | $0 | $5,800 | $250 | H8142-001-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Bell cost $38.53 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Bell?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Bell is BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx (HMO-POS), with 5,028 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Bell do not include drug coverage?
There are 4 HMO-POS plans in Bell without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Bell County, TX (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 14 | 52% |
| 3 Stars | 13 | 48% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.76 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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