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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dallas County, TX

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Dallas County, TX includes 58 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 119,943, with 42 $0 premium options and 46% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Dallas County, TX are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Dallas County, TX to see more options.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

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

  • Average Monthly Premium: $13.86/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 42
  • Average MOOP: $6,184 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 46% · 3 Stars: 49% · Below 3: 5%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $497.17
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 119,943
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 27,053 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) — 16,560 enrollees
    3. HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — 9,231 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
30
Average Monthly Premium
$21.19/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
29,804
$0 Premium PPO Plans
20
Average MOOP
$7,228
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005 (PPO) — 7,239 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
7

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas 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 USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $615 H7617-042-0
Humana Value Choice H7617-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $420 H7617-043-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H7617-059-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$50 $6,750 $615 H2293-025-0
BSW SeniorCare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $300 H2032-001-0
HealthSpring True Choice Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $300 H7787-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H1278-013-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1278-025-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H3288-051-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $6,350 $615 H3288-002-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-128-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $615 H5216-351-0
Humana Value Choice H5216-352
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,400 $420 H5216-352-0
HumanaChoice H5216-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $6,750 $615 H5216-042-0
HumanaChoice H5216-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H5216-043-1
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 Choice Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H1666-006-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$96 $6,750 $450 H1666-003-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $450 H8634-022-0
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 Optimum
☆☆☆☆☆
$142 $5,750 $300 H1666-022-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,950 N/A H8634-026-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-154-0

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Dallas?

PPO plans in Dallas cost $21.19 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Dallas?

The most popular PPO plan in Dallas is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005 (PPO), with 7,239 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Dallas do not include prescription drug coverage?

7 PPO plans in Dallas 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 15
  • Average Monthly Premium $1.87/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 35,202
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 13
  • Average MOOP $4,483
  • Top HMO by Enrollment HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — 9,231 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Prime Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $615 H4523-021-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $200 H4513-061-5
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $300 H4513-083-5
Humana Gold Plus H4461-050
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $3,200 $615 H4461-050-0
Humana Total Complete H4461-051
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $615 H4461-051-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $615 H0174-018-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H0174-014-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $615 H0028-043-1
Humana Gold Plus H0028-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$14 $3,200 $615 H0028-059-0
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 N/A H5294-014-0
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 Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,950 $450 H9706-001-0
Verda Noble Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,399 $300 H5163-003-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Dallas?

HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) is the top HMO in Dallas, with 9,231 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Dallas?

2 HMO plans in Dallas 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
$10.07/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
54,848
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$5,555
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 27,053 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H0609-077-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $440 H0609-051-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $520 H0609-061-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $3,900 $440 H0609-070-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25
☆☆☆☆☆
$74 $3,900 $440 H0609-059-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H0609-066-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H0609-055-0
BSW SeniorCare Advantage Essentials
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $5,000 $615 H8142-010-0
BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,550 N/A H8142-008-0
BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $250 H8142-007-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $300 H2593-029-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Dallas?

HMO-POS plans in Dallas cost $10.07 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Dallas?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Dallas is AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS), with 27,053 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Dallas?

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Dallas without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS, or Private Fee-for-Service plans, allow access to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s terms. They provide wide flexibility in choosing providers, but it’s essential to verify that your preferred healthcare professionals agree to the plan’s payment rules before scheduling care.

Total PFFS Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$14.50/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
89
$0 Premium PFFS
1
Average MOOP
$6,725
PFFS with the Highest Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) with 52 enrollees
PFFS Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-084
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $6,750 $615 H8145-084-0
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8145-126-0
What is the total number of PFFS plans in Dallas?

In 2026, Dallas has 2 PFFS plans with 89 enrollees.

How much do PFFS plans cost in Dallas?

The typical PFFS premium in Dallas is $14.50, and 1 plans have no monthly premium.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Dallas County, TX (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 26 46%
3 Stars 28 49%
Below 3 Stars 3 5%
Not Rated 1 2%
Average Rating 3.71

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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, "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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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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