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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Ector County, TX

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For 2027, Ector County, TX includes 18 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 7,847, with 12 $0 premium options and 44% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

At a Glance

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
$25.93/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
7,701
$0 Premium PPO Plans
9
Average MOOP
$7,697
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) — 3,362 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Ector County, Texas (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,300 $50 H7617-035-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,900 N/A H7617-062-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
 $23 $7,700 $700 H7617-059-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $8,300 $50 H5216-358-0
HumanaChoice H5216-042
☆☆☆☆☆
 $62 $6,750 $700 H5216-042-0
HumanaChoice H5216-043
☆☆☆☆☆
 $20 $7,700 $700 H5216-043-1
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $4,900 N/A H3288-051-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,750 $400 H3288-011-0
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
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-34
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $9,850 $140 H1278-024-0

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

PPO plans in Ector cost $25.93 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Ector?

The most popular PPO plan in Ector is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO), with 3,362 enrollees.

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

4 PPO plans in Ector 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 2
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 146
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $3,950
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Wellcare Simple (HMO) — 146 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Ector County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 top HMO by enrollment in Ector?

Wellcare Simple (HMO) is the top HMO in Ector, with 146 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Ector 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,700
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Ector County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-62
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 $6,700 $685 H0609-090-0

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

HMO-POS plans in Ector cost $0.00 per month on average.

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Ector is , with 0 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Ector without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Ector County, TX (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Ector County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 44%
3 Stars 10 56%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.72

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

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan county resource.
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PBP Benefits-2027
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-09

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.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025

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