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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hood County, TX

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Hood County, TX, there are 26 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 18 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 46% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Hood County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Hood 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
$19.23/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
18
Average MOOP Limit
$6,369 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 46% · 3 Stars: 54% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$513.57
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
5,936
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 1,569 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) — 1,154 enrollees
3. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 758 enrollees

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 $29.92/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 2,125
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 7
  • Average MOOP $7,431
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 758 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hood 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
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $7,700 $700 H7617-059-0
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 $700 H3288-008-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $400 H2293-014-0
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Hood?

There are 13 PPO plans in 2027, covering 2,125 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Hood?

The average PPO premium in Hood is $29.92 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Hood?

Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) is the top PPO in Hood, with 758 enrollees.

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

There are 2 PPO plans in Hood 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
516
$0 Premium HMO Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,158
Top HMO by Enrollment
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — 324 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hood County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $500 H4513-061-5
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $300 H4513-083-5
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 N/A H5294-014-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $700 H0174-014-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $400 H4523-045-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

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

Which HMO plan is most popular in Hood?

The most popular HMO plan in Hood is HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO), with 324 enrollees.

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

There are 2 HMO plans in Hood 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$15.86/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,295
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,436
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) — 1,569 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Hood County, Texas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $165 H0609-077-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $595 H0609-051-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $685 H0609-061-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $3,900 $595 H0609-070-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25
☆☆☆☆☆
$79 $3,900 $595 H0609-059-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $165 H0609-066-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H0609-055-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Hood?

AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Hood, with 1,569 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Hood do not include prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hood County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 12 46%
3 Stars 14 54%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.71

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

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

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.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Joining a plan 25 May, 2025

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