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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Castro County, TX

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In Castro County, TX, there are 8 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 5 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 0% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$35.50/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
5
Average MOOP Limit
$7,144 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 0% · 3 Stars: 100% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$595.83
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
237
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) — 176 enrollees
2. Wellcare Simple (HMO) — 30 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 (REGIONAL PPO) — 16 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Castro County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Castro County, TX. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Texas Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $56.80/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 207
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $7,880
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) — 176 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Castro County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
HumanaChoice R4182-001
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,000 N/A R4182-001-0
HumanaChoice R4182-003
☆☆☆☆☆
 $100 $8,200 $700 R4182-003-0
HumanaChoice R4182-004
☆☆☆☆☆
 $46 $8,200 $700 R4182-004-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,150 $685 H1278-003-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61
☆☆☆☆☆
 $138 $9,850 $685 R6801-012-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Castro?

There are 5 PPO plans in 2027, covering 207 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Castro?

The average PPO premium in Castro is $56.80 per month, with 2 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Castro?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) is the top PPO in Castro, with 176 enrollees.

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

There are 1 PPO plans in Castro 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
30
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$3,950
Top HMO by Enrollment
Wellcare Simple (HMO) — 30 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Castro County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $3,400 N/A H5294-014-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,500 $700 H5294-018-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Castro cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Castro?

The most popular HMO plan in Castro is Wellcare Simple (HMO), with 30 enrollees.

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

There are 1 HMO plans in Castro 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$9,850
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Castro County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $105 H2593-029-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Castro?

is the top HMO-POS in Castro, with 0 enrollees.

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

0 HMO-POS plans in Castro do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Castro County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 0 0%
3 Stars 8 100%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.31

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Castro County, Texas, including communities such as Dimmitt, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

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.

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