2027 Medicare Advantage exits · TX county detail
Medicare Advantage Plans Leaving Hidalgo, TX in 2027
3,659 Medicare Advantage members in Hidalgo are in plans that CMS lists as non-renewed for 2027. That is 4.0% of the county’s 91,225 county-level MA members.
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What is happening in Hidalgo
The October 2026 CMS enrollment file shows 91,225 Medicare Advantage members in Hidalgo across 64 contract-plan combinations. The CMS 2027 crosswalk marks 11 of those plans as terminated or non-renewed, leaving 3,659 members (4.0%) in plans that end December 31, 2026.
The largest single exit is Wellcare Simple (HMO) from Wellcare, with 1,298 members (1.4% of the county’s MA enrollment). The largest affected organization is Wellcare, with 2,436 affected members.
53 other plans are marked continuing for 2027. Some are “Renewal Plan with SAR” (service area reduced), “Renewal Plan with SAE” (service area expanded), or “Consolidated Renewal Plan” (plan ID or plan structure changes). A continuing plan is not automatically unchanged, so check the plan detail and confirm your doctors and drugs.
Plans ending in Hidalgo
The table lists every 2026 plan in the county that the 2027 crosswalk marks as terminated or non-renewed, sorted by 2026 enrollment. The last column shows other 2027 plans in the same county from the plan’s own carrier where available. It is not a recommendation.
| Plan | Carrier | Type | 2026 members | County share | 2027 status | Other 2027 plans in county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO / HMO-POS | 1,298 | 1.4% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) (Wellcare) Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) (Wellcare) |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO / HMO-POS Dual-Eligible | 909 | 1.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) (Wellcare) Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) (Wellcare) |
| HumanaChoice H5216-360 (PPO) | Humana | Local PPO | 668 | 0.7% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) (Humana) Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) (Humana) |
| HumanaChoice H7617-040 (PPO) | Humana | Local PPO | 253 | 0.3% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) (Humana) Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) (Humana) |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO / HMO-POS | 166 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) (Wellcare) Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) (Wellcare) |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | HMO / HMO-POS | 137 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (HMO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX | HMO / HMO-POS | 94 | 0.1% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | Local PPO | 63 | 0.1% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) (Wellcare) Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) (Wellcare) |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Local PPO | 31 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Local PPO | 20 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-084 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS | 20 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) (Humana) Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) (Humana) |
“Other 2027 plans” means a plan listed as continuing in the same county. It does not confirm that the plan is accepting new members, that your doctors are in network, or that your drugs are covered.
Plans continuing in Hidalgo
These plans are listed as continuing for 2027. The table shows the 20 largest by 2026 enrollment; the full list is below. A “Continuing” label does not mean the premium, network, or drug list stayed the same.
| 2026 plan | 2027 plan | Carrier | 2026 members | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 10,669 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 7,271 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 6,786 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | 6,153 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Wellcare | 5,909 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 5,857 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 5,399 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 4,738 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-D003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 3,589 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Prominence Extra Help (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 3,067 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-041 (PPO) | Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | 2,578 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Plus (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 2,489 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 2,229 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. | 2,216 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 1,793 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | 1,785 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-069 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,589 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Diabetes and Heart Care Plus (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 1,481 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Giveback (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 1,285 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,082 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
Show all 53 continuing plans
| 2026 plan | 2027 plan | Carrier | 2026 members | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 10,669 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 7,271 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 6,786 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | 6,153 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Wellcare | 5,909 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 5,857 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 5,399 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 4,738 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-D003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 3,589 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Prominence Extra Help (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 3,067 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-041 (PPO) | Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | 2,578 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Plus (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 2,489 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-350 (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 2,229 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. | 2,216 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 1,793 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | 1,785 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-069 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,589 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Diabetes and Heart Care Plus (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 1,481 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Giveback (HMO) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 1,285 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,082 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-070 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,068 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 1,048 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | 879 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004 (PPO) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 685 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | Same plan name | Texas Independence Health Plan | 497 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-046 (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 474 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 414 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 404 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Wellpoint | 376 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-052 (HMO) | Humana Total Complete (HMO) | Humana | 333 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Prominence Diabetes and Heart Giveback (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Prominence Health Plan | 318 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 311 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Same plan name | Aetna Medicare | 307 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 296 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 260 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 249 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-V005 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 249 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | 246 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 218 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | Same plan name | Aetna Medicare | 177 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 112 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) | Same plan name | Humana | 109 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | Same plan name | Humana | 99 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 91 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | Same plan name | HealthSpring | 75 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 71 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | 42 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Same plan name | Aetna Medicare | 39 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Humana Gold Plus H4461-053 (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 37 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 34 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 34 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Prominence Beyond (HMO) | Prominence Plus (HMO) | Prominence Health Plan | 31 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO) | Same plan name | Wellcare | 18 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
Your 5-step action plan
- Match the notice to your plan ID Your non-renewal letter should name the contract and plan ID. Compare it with the table above. Non-renewal notices for December 31 contract endings must be sent by October 2, 2026.
- List your doctors, hospital, and drugs Check each 2027 plan’s network and drug list. A lower premium can cost more if your doctors or prescriptions are out of network.
- Compare the 2027 plans in Hidalgo Use the continuing-plan table above and Medicare Plan Finder. Confirm the plan is sold in Hidalgo for 2027 and is accepting enrollment.
- Enroll by December 7, 2026 Coverage chosen during the Annual Election Period starts January 1, 2027. If you miss it, the non-renewal SEP runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
- Check Medigap if you return to Original Medicare The federal guaranteed-issue window is 60 days before the plan ends through 63 days after. For a December 31, 2026 ending, that is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.
If you do nothing
If your Medicare Advantage plan is non-renewed and you do not enroll in a replacement, your coverage ends on December 31, 2026. You return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027. You may lose dental, vision, hearing, fitness, and other extra benefits that were included in the MA plan.
If your MA plan included Part D, you may also lose drug coverage. You can join a stand-alone Part D plan, but waiting can create a coverage gap and a late-enrollment penalty. If you return to Original Medicare and want a Medigap policy, the guaranteed-issue window is limited; applying after it closes can mean medical underwriting.
2027 deadlines for Hidalgo
| Event | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Election Period (AEP) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Join a 2027 Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. A plan chosen here starts January 1, 2027. |
| Non-renewal Special Enrollment Period | December 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027 | For people whose Medicare Advantage plan is leaving. You can switch to another MA plan or return to Original Medicare. |
| 2027 plan year begins | January 1, 2027 | If you do nothing, a non-renewed Medicare Advantage plan ends and you return to Original Medicare. |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31, 2027 | If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change during this window. |
| Medigap guaranteed-issue window | November 1, 2026 – March 4, 2027 | If your MA plan is leaving, you can buy a Medigap policy without medical underwriting during this federal window. |
Medicare resources
- Medicare Plan Finder — compare every plan in your area and enroll.
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) — 1-800-252-9240, free local counseling.
Hidalgo Medicare Advantage questions
Is my Medicare Advantage plan leaving Hidalgo in 2027?
Use the plan table above or the lookup tool. 11 of the 64 2026 Medicare Advantage plans in Hidalgo are marked as terminated or non-renewed for 2027. The other 53 plans are continuing, but some are changing their plan ID or service area.
How many 2027 Medicare Advantage plans are left in Hidalgo?
The crosswalk lists 60 distinct 2027 contract-plan targets for Hidalgo. This is a derived count: the crosswalk maps plans, not county service areas. Confirm that a specific plan is sold in your county for 2027 with Medicare Plan Finder or the plan itself.
What happens if I do nothing?
If your plan is non-renewed, coverage ends December 31, 2026. On January 1, 2027 you return to Original Medicare. You may lose extra benefits, and a Medicare Advantage plan that included Part D may leave you without drug coverage. You can still use the non-renewal SEP through February 28, 2027 to join another plan.
What is the deadline to change plans?
The Annual Election Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. If your plan is leaving, the non-renewal Special Enrollment Period runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. If you return to Original Medicare and want Medigap, the federal guaranteed-issue window for a December 31 plan ending is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.
Where can I get free help in Texas?
Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free, unbiased counseling. Call 1-800-252-9240 or visit the state SHIP page. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or use Medicare Plan Finder.
Does this page include every plan sold in my county?
No. Our plan list comes from the CMS CPSC files and includes Medicare Advantage plans with county-level enrollment. It excludes most employer group plans, PACE plans, and cost plans. If your plan is not listed, call the plan or Medicare.gov to confirm its 2027 status.
Why do you not show the 2027 premium?
The CPSC contract and enrollment files do not include 2027 premiums or drug deductibles. We do not estimate them. Confirm the premium, drug list, and network directly with the plan or Medicare Plan Finder.
Sources and data notes
Data version 2026-11-05; last updated November 5, 2026. Plan status comes from the CMS 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk. Enrollment comes from the October 2026 CPSC county file. Star ratings are 2027 contract-level Part C ratings. Read the methodology and limitations.
- Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County (CPSC), October 2026 — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- MA Plan Directory — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends — KFF.
- CNN: More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 — Better Medicare Alliance.
- Medicare Advantage insurer exits pile up for 2027 — Modern Healthcare.
- CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rates: 1,471 Counties, 32 Carriers — SeniorWire.
Compiled and checked by the Medicare Plan Exits editorial team against the CMS source files listed above. This page is information only and is not insurance advice or a recommendation of any plan. Medicare Plan Exits is not affiliated with CMS, HHS, or Medicare.gov.