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  4. Bowie County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Bowie County, TX

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Bowie County, TX includes 24 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 5,374, with 19 $0 premium options and 25% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Bowie County, TX are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Bowie 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: $15.54/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 19
  • Average MOOP: $6,475 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 25% · 3 Stars: 63% · Below 3: 13%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $487.50
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 5,374
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H0028-043 (HMO) — 1,756 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 585 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0010 (HMO-POS) — 555 enrollees

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
15
Average Monthly Premium
$23.53/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,477
$0 Premium PPO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$7,240
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 585 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Bowie County, Texas (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
Humana Value Choice H7617-057
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $420 H7617-057-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H2293-014-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H3288-051-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3288-008-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $390 H5216-358-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-128-0
HumanaChoice H5216-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $420 H5216-043-6
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 Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$110 $8,000 $450 H8634-033-0

What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Bowie?

PPO plans in Bowie cost $23.53 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Bowie?

The most popular PPO plan in Bowie is HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO), with 585 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Bowie?

5 PPO plans in Bowie do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $2.50/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 2,342
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $5,013
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H0028-043 (HMO) — 1,756 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Bowie County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Plus H4461-062
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,225 $615 H4461-062-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $250 H1189-003-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H1189-008-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $4,200 $250 H1189-004-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,225 $615 H0028-043-2
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 Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,950 $450 H9706-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Bowie?

In 2026, Bowie County has 8 HMO plans with 2,342 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Bowie?

The typical HMO premium in Bowie is $2.50, and 7 plans have no monthly premium.

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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
555
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,700
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0010 (HMO-POS) — 555 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Bowie County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0010
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H4514-017-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Bowie cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Bowie?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Bowie is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0010 (HMO-POS), with 555 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Bowie do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Bowie without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Bowie County, TX (2026) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Bowie County, TX (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 6 25%
3 Stars 15 63%
Below 3 Stars 3 13%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.54

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

  • 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

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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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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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