- Entity
- county:texas-starr-48427
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/starr/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 29
- PPO Plans
- 16
- HMO Plans
- 8
- HMO-POS Plans
- 5
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 14.72
- Average MOOP
- 5922.41
- Average Part D Deductible
- 381.57
- $0 Premium Plans
- 22
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 8
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.88
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 75.86
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 41
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 59
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 24.88
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7062.5
- PPO Enrollment
- 1031
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 11
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 6
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0.6
- HMO Average MOOP
- 4093.75
- HMO Enrollment
- 1238
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 7
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 4.8
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 5200
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 760
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:texas-starr-48427
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/texas/starr/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-texas-starr-48427-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 29
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14
H4527-013-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50
H4527-055-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51
H4527-058-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38
H4527-051-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
H4527-024-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-062-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-041
H7617-041-0 -
Prominence Beyond
H7680-011-0 -
Prominence Extra Help
H7680-009-0 -
Prominence Giveback
H7680-014-0 -
Prominence Plus
H7680-002-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
H4523-027-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004
H1278-010-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05
H1278-027-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H3288-051-0 -
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
H3288-009-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-348-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-128-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350
H5216-350-0 -
HumanaChoice H0473-004
H0473-004-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-001
R4182-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-003
R4182-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-004
R4182-004-0 -
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030
R6801-012-0 -
Wellcare Assist
H5294-013-0 -
Wellcare Patriot Simple
H5294-014-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H5294-011-0 -
Wellcare Simple Open
H7323-007-0 -
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred
H8634-033-0
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AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 3029
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Starr County, TX
Last update: .
In Starr County, TX, there are 29 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 22 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 41% 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 Starr County, TX. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Starr 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 $24.88/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment 1,031
- $0 Premium PPO Plans 11
- Average MOOP $7,063
- Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) — 493 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 6
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Starr?
There are 16 PPO plans in 2026, covering 1,031 beneficiaries.
How much do PPO plans cost in Starr?
The average PPO premium in Starr is $24.88 per month, with 11 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the most popular PPO plan in Starr?
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) is the top PPO in Starr, with 493 enrollees.
What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Starr?
There are 6 PPO plans in Starr 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
- 8
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.60/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 1,238
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $4,094
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Wellcare Simple (HMO) — 393 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prominence Beyond | $0 | $4,150 | $100 | H7680-011-0 | |
| Prominence Extra Help | $0 | $3,400 | $615 | H7680-009-0 | |
| Prominence Giveback | $0 | $7,500 | $0 | H7680-014-0 | |
| Prominence Plus | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | H7680-002-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care | $0 | $4,150 | $500 | H4523-027-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $5 | $3,700 | $615 | H5294-013-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H5294-014-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $3,450 | $615 | H5294-011-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Starr cost $0.60 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Starr?
The most popular HMO plan in Starr is Wellcare Simple (HMO), with 393 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Starr do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Starr without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 | $0 | $3,600 | $355 | H4527-013-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50 | $0 | $4,200 | $440 | H4527-055-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51 | $24 | $3,600 | $355 | H4527-058-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38 | $0 | $7,900 | $203 | H4527-051-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 | $0 | $6,700 | N/A | H4527-024-0 |
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Starr?
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Starr, with 687 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Starr?
1 HMO-POS plans in Starr do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Starr 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) | 12 | 41% |
| 3 Stars | 17 | 59% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.88 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- 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
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 .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — 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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