- Entity
- county:texas-houston-48225
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/houston/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 15
- PPO Plans
- 9
- HMO Plans
- 3
- HMO-POS Plans
- 3
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 22.8
- Average MOOP
- 7630
- Average Part D Deductible
- 647.92
- $0 Premium Plans
- 10
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.9
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 66.67
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 60
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 40
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 38
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7733.33
- PPO Enrollment
- 576
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 7650
- HMO Enrollment
- 0
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 7300
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 992
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 3
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- Entity
- county:texas-houston-48225
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/houston/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-texas-houston-48225-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 15
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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DEVOTED CORE 073 TX
H7993-073-0 -
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 074 TX
H7993-074-0 -
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 112 TX
H7993-112-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-062-0 -
HumanaChoice H7617-027
H7617-027-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26
H0609-060-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48
H0609-080-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41
H0609-068-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-348-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature
H3288-008-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-001
R4182-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-003
R4182-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-004
R4182-004-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0007
H1278-015-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61
R6801-012-0
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DEVOTED CORE 073 TX
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 1568
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Houston County, TX
Last update: .
In Houston County, TX, there are 15 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 10 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 60% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
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 9
- Average Monthly Premium $38.00/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 576
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 4
- Average MOOP $7,733
- Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0007 (PPO) — 272 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $7,900 | N/A | H7617-062-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H7617-027 | $48 | $7,650 | $700 | H7617-027-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $7,900 | N/A | H5216-348-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $6,750 | $700 | H3288-008-0 | |
| 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-0007 | $10 | $7,150 | $685 | H1278-015-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61 | $138 | $9,850 | $685 | R6801-012-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Houston?
There are 9 PPO plans in 2027, covering 576 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Houston?
The average PPO premium in Houston is $38.00 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Houston?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0007 (PPO) is the top PPO in Houston, with 272 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Houston?
There are 3 PPO plans in Houston 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
- 3
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 0
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $7,650
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- — 0 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED CORE 073 TX | $0 | $5,750 | $650 | H7993-073-0 | |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 074 TX | $0 | $9,850 | $650 | H7993-074-0 | |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 112 TX | $0 | $7,350 | $700 | H7993-112-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Houston cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Houston?
The most popular HMO plan in Houston is , with 0 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Houston do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Houston 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.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 | $0 | $4,900 | $595 | H0609-060-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48 | $0 | $7,150 | $685 | H0609-080-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41 | $0 | $9,850 | $325 | H0609-068-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Houston?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Houston, with 550 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Houston?
0 HMO-POS plans in Houston do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Houston County, TX for 2027.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 9 | 60% |
| 3 Stars | 6 | 40% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.9 | |
* 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 Houston County, Texas, including communities such as Crockett, Grapeland, Kennard, Lovelady, 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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