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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hale County, TX

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Hale County, TX, there are 15 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 33% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$19.80/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
11
Average MOOP Limit
$7,643 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 33% · 3 Stars: 67% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$430.45
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
1,688
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) — 703 enrollees
2. HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358 (PPO) — 262 enrollees
3. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 198 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hale County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hale 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 13
  • Average Monthly Premium $22.85/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 1,673
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 9
  • Average MOOP $7,719
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) — 703 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hale County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS 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
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $50 H5216-358-0
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
HumanaChoice H0473-004
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 $7,050 $520 H0473-004-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Hale?

There are 13 PPO plans in 2027, covering 1,673 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hale?

The average PPO premium in Hale is $22.85 per month, with 9 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Hale?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0001 (PPO) is the top PPO in Hale, with 703 enrollees.

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

There are 4 PPO plans in Hale 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
0
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$4,450
Top HMO by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hale County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Plus H4461-084
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $700 H4461-084-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

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

Which HMO plan is most popular in Hale?

The most popular HMO plan in Hale is , with 0 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO plans in Hale 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
15
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$9,850
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) — 15 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hale 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 Hale?

Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hale, with 15 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hale County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 5 33%
3 Stars 10 67%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.6

* 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 Hale County, Texas, including communities such as Hale Center, Plainview, Petersburg, Abernathy, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09

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.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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