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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hood County, TX

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Hood County, TX includes 30 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 6,786, with 20 $0 premium options and 47% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • 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: $22.90/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 20
  • Average MOOP: $6,155 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 47% · 3 Stars: 53% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $478.70
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 6,786
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 1,554 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) — 1,169 enrollees
    3. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO) — 740 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
18
Average Monthly Premium
$32.28/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,968
$0 Premium PPO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$7,003
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO) — 740 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Hood 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
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H7617-059-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H2293-014-0
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 Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3288-008-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $390 H5216-358-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-128-0
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 Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$96 $6,750 $450 H1666-003-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum
☆☆☆☆☆
$142 $5,750 $300 H1666-022-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-154-0

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

PPO plans in Hood cost $32.28 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Hood?

The most popular PPO plan in Hood is Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO), with 740 enrollees.

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

4 PPO plans in Hood 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 528
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $4,460
  • Top HMO by Enrollment HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — 331 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Hood County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
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
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $615 H0174-014-0
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 N/A H5294-014-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Hood?

HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) is the top HMO in Hood, with 331 enrollees.

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

2 HMO plans in Hood 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$15.14/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,290
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,186
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 1,554 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Hood 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

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

HMO-POS plans in Hood cost $15.14 per month on average.

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Hood is AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS), with 1,554 enrollees.

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

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

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Hood County, TX (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 14 47%
3 Stars 16 53%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.83

* 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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