2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Shackelford County, TX
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
Shackelford County, TX has 20 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 13 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 15% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Shackelford County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Shackelford County, TX.
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 16
- Average Monthly Premium $21.44/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 133
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 10
- Average MOOP $7,209
- Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) — 61 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 5
What is the most popular PPO plan in Shackelford?
HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) is the top PPO in Shackelford, with 61 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Shackelford?
There are 5 PPO plans in Shackelford 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
- 4
- Average Monthly Premium
- $1.20/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 11
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $5,000
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Wellcare Giveback (HMO) — 11 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Assist | $5 | $3,900 | $600 | H5294-016-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $8,200 | $615 | H5294-019-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H5294-014-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $4,500 | $615 | H5294-018-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Shackelford?
HMO plans in Shackelford cost $1.20 per month on average.
Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Shackelford?
The most popular HMO plan in Shackelford is Wellcare Giveback (HMO), with 11 enrollees.
How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Shackelford?
There are 1 HMO plans in Shackelford without prescription drug coverage.
Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Shackelford County, TX for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 3 | 15% |
| 3 Stars | 17 | 85% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.55 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
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 .
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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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