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Medicare plan counts in Allen and neighboring counties
Collin County has 81 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027. Compared with 2026, 37 plans are not coming back, 21 are new, and 30 continuing plans changed in some way you should check before December 7, 9 of them under a new name. This guide covers what those numbers mean for Allen, not which plan to pick.
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If you live in Allen and you're sorting through Medicare choices, it helps to see how the local landscape compares with the neighborhoods and counties right next door. Allen sits in Collin County, and plan availability is set at the county level — so where you live in the metro can quietly change how many options show up on your screen at medicare.gov.
Key takeaways
- Allen is in Collin County, where 72 Medicare Advantage plans are listed for the 2027 plan year.
- Twelve carriers offer Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans in the Collin County area.
- Program-level 2027 changes include a $2,400 Part D out-of-pocket cap and a $700 maximum Part D deductible.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, with a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment window Jan. 1 – March 31.
This is a plain snapshot of what's around, using public county-level counts from the CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape files. It is not a ranking, and it is not a recommendation.
What "available in the area" actually means
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are approved to serve specific counties, not specific cities. So when you see a plan count "for Allen," what you're really seeing is the count for Collin County. A neighbor one ZIP code away — say, in Dallas County or Denton County — may see a different list on the same website.
That's why two friends in the same metro can compare notes and find they had different choices. Neither is wrong; they just live on different sides of a county line.
The Collin County snapshot
In Collin County, where Allen is located, 72 Medicare Advantage plans are available for 2027, offered by 12 carriers with prescription drug coverage built in. Compared with 2026, 37 plans are not returning, 21 are new, 9 have been renamed, and 51 continue (21 of those change something in their terms — see your ANOC). American Health Advantage of Texas is not offering plans in the county next year, while Texas Independence Health Plan is new to the county. There are no stand-alone Part D plans listed at the county level in this snapshot, which is unusual — most counties in Texas have several. If you rely on Original Medicare and want drug coverage, it's worth double-checking Plan Finder for your exact ZIP code and confirming with 1-800-MEDICARE.
The 65+ population in Collin County is roughly 134,714, which is a big reason the plan count is on the higher end.
Why nearby areas can look different
The Dallas–Fort Worth metro spreads across several counties — Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, and more. Carriers decide, county by county, where to file plans. A few things that can shift the local picture:
- Provider networks. Carriers tend to add plans where they've contracted with hospitals and doctor groups.
- Population size. Larger 65+ populations usually attract more filings.
- Competition. When several carriers enter a county, others often follow.
The practical takeaway: don't assume a plan a family member has in another county is available in Allen. Always check by ZIP code.
About Star Ratings in the area
CMS publishes Star Ratings each fall to help people compare plan quality on things like customer service, member complaints, and how well chronic conditions are managed. In this snapshot, no contracts serving the area are rated 4 stars or higher — but ratings can change year to year, and a contract can cover plans in many states, so the local picture is only part of the story. Star Ratings are one input, not a verdict.
2027 program facts worth knowing
Separate from what's offered locally, a few Medicare-wide rules are changing or worth a refresher:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap is $2,100 in 2026. Once you hit it, you pay $0 for covered drugs the rest of the year.
- The Part D maximum deductible is $615 in 2026 (plans can set theirs lower).
- The old coverage gap ("donut hole") is gone as of 2025 — Part D now has three phases.
- The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets you spread drug costs across the year in monthly bills instead of paying big amounts at the pharmacy counter.
- IRMAA — the income-related surcharge for Part B and Part D — starts above $109,000 for a single filer in 2026.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Collin County
(MA penetration in Collin County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
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Frequently asked questions
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Where can I get unbiased help comparing options?
- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local SHIP.
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This page was last updated: October 1, 2026.