- Entity
- county:texas-hood-48221
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/hood/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 30
- PPO Plans
- 18
- HMO Plans
- 5
- HMO-POS Plans
- 7
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 22.9
- Average MOOP
- 6155
- Average Part D Deductible
- 478.7
- $0 Premium Plans
- 20
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 7
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.83
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 66.67
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 47
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 53
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 32.28
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7002.78
- PPO Enrollment
- 2968
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 10
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 4460
- HMO Enrollment
- 528
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 5
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 2
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 15.14
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 5185.71
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 3290
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 5
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:texas-hood-48221
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/hood/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-texas-hood-48221-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 30
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44
H0609-077-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22
H0609-051-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27
H0609-061-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042
H0609-070-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25
H0609-059-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39
H0609-066-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02
H0609-055-0 -
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035
H7617-035-0 -
HumanaChoice H7617-059
H7617-059-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
H2293-014-0 -
HealthSpring Courage
H4513-009-0 -
HealthSpring Preferred
H4513-061-5 -
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
H4513-083-5 -
Wellcare Simple
H0174-014-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005
H1278-013-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06
H1278-025-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H3288-051-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature
H3288-008-0 -
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358
H5216-358-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-128-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-042
H5216-042-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-043
H5216-043-1 -
HumanaChoice R4182-001
R4182-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-003
R4182-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-004
R4182-004-0 -
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030
R6801-012-0 -
Wellcare Patriot Simple
H5294-014-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier
H1666-003-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum
H1666-022-0 -
HealthSpring True Choice
H7849-154-0
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AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 6786
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hood County, TX
Last update: .
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.
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
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
| 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
| 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.
| 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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