- Entity
- county:texas-starr-48427
- Digest
- 2027-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
- 22
- PPO Plans
- 13
- HMO Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans
- 5
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 19
- Average MOOP
- 6534.09
- Average Part D Deductible
- 385.63
- $0 Premium Plans
- 15
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 6
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.7
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 68.18
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 55
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 45
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 29.92
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7323.08
- PPO Enrollment
- 1043
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 7
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 5
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 4587.5
- HMO Enrollment
- 719
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 5.8
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6040
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 764
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:texas-starr-48427
- Digest
- 2027-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
- 22
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
H7617-041-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-062-0 -
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
H5216-348-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350
H5216-350-0 -
Prominence Extra Help
H7680-009-0 -
Prominence Giveback
H7680-014-0 -
Prominence Plus
H7680-002-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H3288-051-0 -
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
H3288-009-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-001
R4182-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-003
R4182-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-004
R4182-004-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004
H1278-010-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61
R6801-012-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05
H1278-027-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
H4523-027-0 -
HumanaChoice H0473-004
H0473-004-0
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 2526
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Starr County, TX
Last update: .
For 2027, Starr County, TX includes 22 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 2,526, with 15 $0 premium options and 55% rated 4 stars or higher.
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
- 13
- Average Monthly Premium
- $29.92/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 1,043
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 7
- Average MOOP
- $7,323
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) — 484 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
| PPO Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback | $0 | $7,100 | $0 | H7617-041-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $7,900 | N/A | H7617-062-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $7,900 | N/A | H5216-348-0 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 | $0 | $7,100 | $0 | H5216-350-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H3288-051-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced | $55 | $7,150 | $700 | H3288-009-0 | |
| 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-0004 | $37 | $6,700 | $600 | H1278-010-0 | |
| 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 | |
| HumanaChoice H0473-004 | $13 | $7,050 | $520 | H0473-004-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Starr?
PPO plans in Starr cost $29.92 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Starr?
The most popular PPO plan in Starr is HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO), with 484 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Starr do not include prescription drug coverage?
5 PPO plans in Starr do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 4
- Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 719
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 4
- Average MOOP $4,588
- Top HMO by Enrollment Prominence Extra Help (HMO) — 319 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prominence Extra Help | $0 | $3,400 | $300 | 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 | $4,450 | $400 | H4523-027-0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Starr?
Prominence Extra Help (HMO) is the top HMO in Starr, with 319 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Starr?
0 HMO plans in Starr 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
- 5
- Average Monthly Premium
- $5.80/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 764
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 4
- Average MOOP
- $6,040
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS) — 694 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 | $0 | $3,900 | $595 | H4527-013-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50 | $0 | $5,400 | $235 | H4527-055-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51 | $29 | $3,900 | $595 | H4527-058-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38 | $0 | $9,850 | $140 | H4527-051-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 | $0 | $7,150 | N/A | H4527-024-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Starr?
HMO-POS plans in Starr cost $5.80 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Starr?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Starr is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS), with 694 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Starr?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Starr without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Starr County, TX (2027) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 12 | 55% |
| 3 Stars | 10 | 45% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.7 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Starr County, Texas, including communities such as Rio Grande City, Roma, 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
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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