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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Jefferson County, TX

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Jefferson County, TX includes 52 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 16,772, with 39 $0 premium options and 46% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

  • Average Monthly Premium: $14.12/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 39
  • Average MOOP: $6,001 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 46% · 3 Stars: 54% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $474.63
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 16,772
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) — 1,971 enrollees
    2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 1,824 enrollees
    3. Humana Gold Plus H0028-072 (HMO) — 1,510 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
24
Average Monthly Premium
$28.99/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
3,837
$0 Premium PPO Plans
14
Average MOOP
$7,127
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO) — 554 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
6

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Jefferson 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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H7617-062-0
Humana Value Choice H7617-057
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $420 H7617-057-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $7,700 $420 H7617-059-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H1278-014-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,500 $600 H1278-021-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H1278-027-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H3288-051-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H3288-006-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $6,750 $615 H3288-018-0
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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
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
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H7323-012-0
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
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$110 $8,000 $450 H8634-033-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $250 H7849-154-0

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

PPO plans in Jefferson cost $28.99 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Jefferson?

The most popular PPO plan in Jefferson is Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO), with 554 enrollees.

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

6 PPO plans in Jefferson 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 20
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.48/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 8,786
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 18
  • Average MOOP $4,685
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H0028-072 (HMO) — 1,510 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Jefferson County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 001 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,650 $240 H7993-001-0
DEVOTED CORE 019 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,650 $220 H7993-019-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 $605 H7993-006-0
DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $4,150 $615 H7993-002-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H4523-015-0
HealthSpring Alliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $200 H4513-064-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $200 H4513-061-1
HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $500 H4513-091-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $300 H4513-083-1
Humana Gold Plus H4461-057
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,450 $340 H4461-057-0
Humana Total Complete H4461-049
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H4461-049-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $3,450 $615 H0174-009-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $615 H0174-019-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $615 H0174-010-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H1189-008-0
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $250 H1189-010-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,450 $340 H0028-042-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-072
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H0028-072-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $450 H8133-001-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Jefferson?

Humana Gold Plus H0028-072 (HMO) is the top HMO in Jefferson, with 1,510 enrollees.

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

2 HMO plans in Jefferson 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
3,950
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$5,642
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) — 1,971 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Jefferson County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,800 $520 H4527-037-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H4527-024-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $520 H4514-007-0
Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $615 H4506-003-0
Wellcare TexanPlus Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 N/A H4506-010-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $300 H2593-029-0

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

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

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

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Jefferson is Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS), with 1,971 enrollees.

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

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Jefferson without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS, or Private Fee-for-Service plans, allow access to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s terms. They provide wide flexibility in choosing providers, but it’s essential to verify that your preferred healthcare professionals agree to the plan’s payment rules before scheduling care.

Total PFFS Plans
2
Average Monthly Premium
$14.50/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
199
$0 Premium PFFS
1
Average MOOP
$6,725
PFFS with the Highest Enrollment
Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) with 151 enrollees
PFFS Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Jefferson County, Texas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-084
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $6,750 $615 H8145-084-0
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8145-126-0
What is the total number of PFFS plans in Jefferson?

In 2026, Jefferson has 2 PFFS plans with 199 enrollees.

How much do PFFS plans cost in Jefferson?

The typical PFFS premium in Jefferson is $14.50, and 1 plans have no monthly premium.

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

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Jefferson County, TX (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 4 8%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 24 46%
3 Stars 28 54%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.82

* 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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