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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hardin County, TX

Last update: November 8, 2026.

For 2027, Hardin County, TX includes 35 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 4,449, with 29 $0 premium options and 51% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $10.21/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 29
  • Average MOOP: $6,504 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 51% · 3 Stars: 49% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $555.03
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 4,449
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of November 10, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 698 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 676 enrollees
    3. Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) — 553 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Hardin County, TX are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Hardin County, TX to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Texas Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
$23.49/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,579
$0 Premium PPO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$7,550
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 676 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin 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 Value Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $700 H7617-057-0
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
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $700 H5216-043-6
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H2293-016-0
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Hardin?

PPO plans in Hardin cost $23.49 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Hardin?

The most popular PPO plan in Hardin is HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO), with 676 enrollees.

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

3 PPO plans in Hardin 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 $0.33/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 1,600
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 14
  • Average MOOP $5,360
  • Top HMO by Enrollment HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — 350 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 001 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $650 H7993-001-0
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
DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $4,150 $650 H7993-002-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H0028-042-0
Humana Total Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H4461-057-0
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
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $700 H0174-010-0
Wellcare Simple Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5294-026-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $400 H4523-015-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Hardin?

HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) is the top HMO in Hardin, with 350 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Hardin 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
1,270
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$6,800
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 698 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $685 H4514-007-0
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
Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $700 H4506-003-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $105 H2593-029-0

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

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

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Hardin is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS), with 698 enrollees.

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

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Hardin without prescription drug coverage.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Hardin County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 18 51%
3 Stars 17 49%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.84

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Hardin County, Texas, including communities such as Kountze, Silsbee, Lumberton, Sour Lake, 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: 2026-10

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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