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  3. Texas
  4. Galveston County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Galveston County, TX

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Galveston County, TX includes 33 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 17,511, with 27 $0 premium options and 58% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Galveston County, TX are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Galveston 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: $10.10/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 27
  • Average MOOP: $6,759 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 58% · 3 Stars: 42% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $498.74
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 17,511
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 3,520 enrollees
    2. HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) — 1,761 enrollees
    3. HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — 1,455 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
16
Average Monthly Premium
$20.83/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
3,938
$0 Premium PPO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$7,609
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO) — 1,204 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Galveston 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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $700 H7617-042-0
Humana Value Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $700 H7617-057-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $7,700 $700 H7617-059-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $700 H5216-351-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $50 H5216-358-0
HumanaChoice H5216-043
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $700 H5216-043-1
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H3288-006-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$6 $7,150 $700 H3288-018-0
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-61
☆☆☆☆☆
$138 $9,850 $685 R6801-012-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $700 H7849-154-0

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

PPO plans in Galveston cost $20.83 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Galveston?

The most popular PPO plan in Galveston is Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO), with 1,204 enrollees.

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

3 PPO plans in Galveston 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 13
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 9,746
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 13
  • Average MOOP $5,427
  • Top HMO by Enrollment HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) — 1,761 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Galveston County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 019 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,650 $650 H7993-019-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $461 H7993-006-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 114 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,600 $700 H7993-114-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H0028-042-0
Humana Total Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H4461-057-0
KelseyCare Advantage Core
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H0332-001-0
KelseyCare Advantage Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 $0 H0332-009-0
HealthSpring Alliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $500 H4513-064-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $500 H4513-061-1
HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $300 H4513-091-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 $300 H4513-083-1
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $400 H4523-031-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Galveston?

In 2027, Galveston County has 13 HMO plans with 9,746 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Galveston?

The typical HMO premium in Galveston is $0.00, and 13 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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,827
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$7,688
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 3,520 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Galveston County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
KelseyCare Advantage Freedom
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,850 $200 H0332-004-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $685 H4527-037-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H4527-024-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $105 H2593-029-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Galveston cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Galveston?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Galveston is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS), with 3,520 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Galveston do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Galveston without prescription drug coverage.

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

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Galveston County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 19 58%
3 Stars 14 42%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.92

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.

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 Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 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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