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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Orange County, TX

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Orange County, TX, there are 29 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 24 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 59% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$12.10/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
24
Average MOOP Limit
$6,293 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 59% · 3 Stars: 41% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$531.92
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
6,179
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 844 enrollees
2. Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) — 809 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 697 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Orange County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Orange County, TX. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Texas Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$28.83/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
1,831
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,650
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) — 844 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Orange 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 $6,800 $700 H7617-057-0
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
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,800 $700 H5216-043-6
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 Orange?

Orange County has 12 PPO plans for 2027, with 1,831 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Orange?

The typical PPO premium in Orange is $28.83, 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
13
Average Monthly Premium
$0.38/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
2,830
$0 Premium HMO Plans
12
Average MOOP
$4,877
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042 (HMO) — 676 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Orange County, Texas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
DEVOTED CORE 001 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $650 H7993-001-0
DEVOTED CORE 019 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,650 $650 H7993-019-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,300 $461 H7993-006-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 114 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,600 $700 H7993-114-0
DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 TX
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $4,150 $650 H7993-002-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H0028-042-0
Humana Total Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,950 $440 H4461-057-0
HealthSpring Alliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $500 H4513-064-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,300 N/A H4513-009-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $500 H4513-061-1
HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $300 H4513-091-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 $300 H4513-083-1
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $700 H0174-010-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Orange cost $0.38 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Orange?
The most popular HMO plan in Orange is Humana Gold Plus H0028-042 (HMO), with 676 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Orange do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Orange 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 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 1,518
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $6,825
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) — 809 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Orange County, Texas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,900 $685 H4527-037-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H4527-024-0
Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $700 H4506-003-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $105 H2593-029-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Orange?

There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 1,518 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Orange?

The average HMO-POS premium in Orange is $0.00 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Orange?

Wellcare TexanPlus Classic Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Orange, with 809 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Orange County, TX (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 17 59%
3 Stars 12 41%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.91

* 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 Orange County, Texas, including communities such as Bridge City, Orange, Vidor, 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

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 .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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