- Entity
- county:texas-wharton-48481
- 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/wharton/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 24
- PPO Plans
- 14
- HMO Plans
- 6
- HMO-POS Plans
- 4
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 14.68
- Average MOOP
- 7097.92
- Average Part D Deductible
- 549.22
- $0 Premium Plans
- 19
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 6
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.92
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 79.17
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 58
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 42
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 25.16
- PPO Average MOOP
- 7442.86
- PPO Enrollment
- 1206
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 9
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 5900
- HMO Enrollment
- 186
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 7687.5
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 991
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:texas-wharton-48481
- 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/wharton/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-texas-wharton-48481-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 24
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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DEVOTED CORE 019 TX
H7993-019-0 -
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX
H7993-006-0 -
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 114 TX
H7993-114-0 -
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
H7617-035-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-062-0 -
Humana Value Choice
H7617-057-0 -
KelseyCare Advantage Core
H0332-001-0 -
KelseyCare Advantage Freedom
H0332-004-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015
H4527-037-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01
H4527-024-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-348-0 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-358
H5216-358-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-042
H5216-042-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-043
H5216-043-6 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle
H3288-051-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
H3288-006-0 -
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
H3288-018-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-001
R4182-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-003
R4182-003-0 -
HumanaChoice R4182-004
R4182-004-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H0174-010-0 -
Wellcare Simple Value
H5294-026-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-61
R6801-012-0 -
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2
H2593-029-0
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DEVOTED CORE 019 TX
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 2383
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Wharton County, TX
Last update: .
In Wharton County, TX, there are 24 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 19 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 58% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
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.
| 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 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H3288-051-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $7,150 | $700 | H3288-006-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus | $6 | $7,150 | $700 | H3288-018-0 | |
| 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-61 | $138 | $9,850 | $685 | R6801-012-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Wharton?
Wharton County has 14 PPO plans for 2027, with 1,206 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Wharton?
The typical PPO premium in Wharton is $25.16, and 9 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
- 6
- Average Monthly Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 186
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $5,900
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Wellcare Simple (HMO) — 186 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| KelseyCare Advantage Core | $0 | $4,500 | N/A | H0332-001-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $3,500 | $700 | H0174-010-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple Value | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | H5294-026-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Wharton cost $0.00 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Wharton?
- The most popular HMO plan in Wharton is Wellcare Simple (HMO), with 186 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Wharton do not include drug coverage?
- There are 1 HMO plans in Wharton 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 991
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
- Average MOOP $7,688
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) — 945 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KelseyCare Advantage Freedom | $0 | $6,850 | $200 | H0332-004-0 | |
| 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 | |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 | $0 | $9,850 | $105 | H2593-029-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Wharton?
There are 4 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 991 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Wharton?
The average HMO-POS premium in Wharton is $0.00 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Wharton?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Wharton, with 945 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Wharton?
1 HMO-POS plans in Wharton do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Wharton County, TX for 2027.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 14 | 58% |
| 3 Stars | 10 | 42% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.92 | |
* 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 Wharton County, Texas, including communities such as Boling, East Bernard, El Campo, Louise, Wharton, 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: 2026-10
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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