2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Shelby County, TX
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
For 2026, Shelby County, TX includes 19 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 1,872, with 14 $0 premium options and 26% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Shelby County, TX are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Shelby County, TX to see more options.
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
- 16
- Average Monthly Premium
- $19.88/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 927
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 11
- Average MOOP
- $7,228
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- Humana Value Choice H5216-352 (PPO) — 399 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Shelby?
PPO plans in Shelby cost $19.88 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Shelby?
The most popular PPO plan in Shelby is Humana Value Choice H5216-352 (PPO), with 399 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Shelby do not include prescription drug coverage?
5 PPO plans in Shelby 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
- 3
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 945
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $6,700
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 (HMO-POS) — 542 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 | $0 | $4,900 | $355 | H0609-060-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48 | $0 | $6,700 | $440 | H0609-080-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41 | $0 | $8,500 | $600 | H0609-068-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Shelby?
HMO-POS plans in Shelby cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Shelby?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Shelby is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26 (HMO-POS), with 542 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Shelby?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Shelby without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County, TX (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 5 | 26% |
| 3 Stars | 14 | 74% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.66 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- 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
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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