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  4. Jim Wells County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Jim Wells County, TX

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Jim Wells County, TX, there are 25 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 16 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 72% 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 Jim Wells County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Jim Wells County, TX.

  • 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
$18.28/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
16
Average MOOP Limit
$6,754 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 72% · 3 Stars: 28% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$589.74
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
2,500
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) — 921 enrollees
2. Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO) — 552 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0008 (PPO) — 139 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
15
Average Monthly Premium
$28.07/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
565
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,650
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0008 (PPO) — 139 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Jim Wells County, Texas, 2027
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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H7617-062-0
Humana Value Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $700 H7617-123-0
HumanaChoice H7617-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $7,700 $700 H7617-059-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5216-348-0
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 Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H3288-005-0
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-0008
☆☆☆☆☆
$32 $7,150 $520 H1278-016-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61
☆☆☆☆☆
$138 $9,850 $685 R6801-012-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H1278-027-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Jim Wells?

Jim Wells County has 15 PPO plans for 2027, with 565 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Jim Wells?

The typical PPO premium in Jim Wells is $28.07, and 8 plans have no monthly premium.

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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$9.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
723
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$3,400
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO) — 552 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Jim Wells County, Texas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Plus H0028-029
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $700 H0028-029-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-070
☆☆☆☆☆
$12 $3,400 $700 H0028-070-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-053
☆☆☆☆☆
$24 $3,400 $700 H4461-053-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-060
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $700 H4461-060-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Jim Wells cost $9.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Jim Wells?
The most popular HMO plan in Jim Wells is Humana Gold Plus H0028-029 (HMO), with 552 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Jim Wells do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Jim Wells without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 1,212
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $6,130
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) — 921 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Jim Wells County, Texas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $685 H4527-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $650 H4527-056-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $700 H0609-054-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $165 H4527-048-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H4527-024-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Jim Wells?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 1,212 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Jim Wells?

The average HMO-POS premium in Jim Wells is $0.00 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Jim Wells?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Jim Wells, with 921 enrollees.

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

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

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$9,850
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

PFFS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Jim Wells County, Texas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H8145-126-0

What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?

PFFS plans in Jim Wells cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan is most popular in Jim Wells?

The most popular PFFS plan in Jim Wells is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS plans in Jim Wells do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 PFFS plans in Jim Wells without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Jim Wells County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 18 72%
3 Stars 7 28%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.96

* 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

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
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025

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