Medicare Advantage
Anthem Medicare Advantage in Texas for 2027: 33 Plans, County by County
AUSTIN, Texas — For the 2027 plan year, Anthem — which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services groups under Elevance Health (Anthem) — will offer 33 Medicare Advantage plans across Texas, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File for 2027. Every one of those 33 plans includes drug coverage, and the lineup leans heavily on Special Needs Plans designed for people with specific health or financial circumstances. This independent Medicare education site is privately owned; it is not the government, not affiliated with CMS, and not Anthem.
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Key takeaways
- Anthem lists 33 Medicare Advantage plans in Texas for 2027, all of them with drug coverage.
- 25 of Anthem's 33 Texas plans are new for 2027, and 17 plans from 2026 are not returning.
- A plan on the statewide list may not be sold in your county, so always check availability by ZIP code on medicare.gov.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and any choice you make takes effect January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
Because Medicare Advantage is sold county by county, a plan that appears on the statewide list may not be available where a given reader lives. The tables on this page show the full plan-by-plan detail; the article below walks through what the numbers mean.
What is Anthem offering across Texas for 2027?
In Texas for 2027, Anthem is offering 33 Medicare Advantage plans — 24 HMO plans and 9 HMO-POS plans — and all 33 include Part D prescription drug coverage, per the CMS Landscape file. That total sits alongside 20 other carriers also selling Medicare Advantage in Texas for the year, for 421 plans statewide across all carriers combined.
Special Needs Plans make up a large share of Anthem's Texas lineup. The company lists 22 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, and 7 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) for people living with specific conditions such as diabetes, chronic heart failure, chronic lung disorders or end-stage renal disease. Anthem lists no Institutional Special Needs Plans in Texas for 2027.
Which Anthem plans reach the most Texas counties in 2027?
The widest-reaching Anthem plans in Texas for 2027 are three D-SNPs — Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP), Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) and Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) — each offered in 99 Texas counties according to the CMS Landscape file.
Outside the D-SNP category, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) has the broadest footprint for the general Medicare population, listed in 83 Texas counties. Among the C-SNPs, Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) reaches 56 counties in its widest configuration, and Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) is listed in 11 counties. The tables on this page show every plan's county count; counts here are statewide reach, not an indicator of what is sold in any particular ZIP code.
What is new or not returning from Anthem in Texas for 2027?
Of Anthem's 33 Texas plans for 2027, 25 are new for the year and 17 plans offered in 2026 are not returning, based on the CMS year-over-year comparison. In practical terms, most of the Dual Advantage, Dual Advantage Plus and Full Dual Advantage Aligned entries on the 2027 list are new filings.
A handful of plans carry a new name but continue a prior plan. The Landscape file flags Wellpoint Chronic Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) as renamed from Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP), Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) as renamed from Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP), and two Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) entries as renamed from Wellpoint Select (HMO-POS). If a 2026 plan you were enrolled in is not returning, your plan is required to send you a written notice explaining your options.
How do I check whether an Anthem plan is offered in my Texas county and covers my doctors and drugs?
To confirm that a specific Anthem plan is offered in your Texas county for 2027, enter your ZIP code into the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The statewide list of 33 plans counts each plan once; county-level availability is set in the CMS Landscape Source File and varies plan by plan.
Three details are worth checking before you enroll in any Medicare Advantage plan:
- Service area: Make sure the plan is actually offered in the county where you live. A plan shown statewide may not be sold in your county.
- Provider network: Confirm your doctors, specialists, hospitals and preferred clinics are in-network for the specific plan and the specific year. Networks can change on January 1.
- Drug formulary: Check that each prescription you take is on the plan's 2027 formulary at the tier and quantity you need, and note any prior-authorization or step-therapy rules.
For D-SNPs and C-SNPs, there is one more step: eligibility. D-SNPs require both Medicare and Medicaid; C-SNPs require a verified qualifying diagnosis. Your doctor's office or the plan can help confirm whether you qualify.
What should Texans do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, review your current coverage against the plans available for 2027 in your county, and make any change you want to take effect January 1, 2027. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026.
A practical checklist:
1. Read the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your current plan mails in September 2026. It explains what is changing for 2027, including whether your plan is being discontinued or renamed. 2. List your prescriptions, dosages, pharmacies and regular providers. 3. Use the Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare plans actually available in your ZIP code side by side. 4. Confirm anything that matters to you — a specific drug, a specific clinic — directly with the plan before enrolling.
Where can Texans get free help comparing Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?
Free, official help is available year-round from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or use the Medicare Plan Finder and plan comparison tools at medicare.gov. Both sources can pull up every Medicare Advantage plan — Anthem's and every other carrier's — available in your Texas county for 2027, with the official premium, cost-sharing, network and formulary information for each plan.
For plan-specific questions, each carrier's Evidence of Coverage, provider directory and formulary are the authoritative documents.
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.
2027 plan lineup
Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Texas for 2027
CMS lists 33 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans across Texas for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 20 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 33 plans | |||
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 99 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 99 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 99 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 83 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 65 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 65 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 63 |
| Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 56 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 15 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 15 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 15 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 6 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage Select (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select 1 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 3 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 2 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Wellpoint Lung Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
How Anthem Medicare Advantage plans across Texas break down for 2027
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Medicare Advantage plans is Anthem offering in Texas for 2027?
Does a plan on Anthem's Texas list mean it is sold in my county?
What is the deadline to choose a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan?
What if my 2026 Anthem plan is not returning for 2027?
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File (CY2027): statewide plan counts, plan names, plan types, SNP categories, drug coverage, new/not-returning/renamed flags, and county reach for Anthem (Elevance Health) in Texas.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): year-over-year comparison for Anthem's Texas lineup.
- Medicare.gov (CMS): Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026), the January 1, 2027 effective date, the Plan Finder, and the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
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