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Aetna's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Austin: one gone, one renamed, five staying
AUSTIN — Fall 2026. As Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period gets underway, Aetna is bringing five Medicare Advantage plans to Travis County for 2027 — one fewer than this year, with a renamed PPO in the mix. If you have an Aetna plan now, the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that landed in your mailbox in September spells out exactly what is different about your plan next year.
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Key takeaways
- Aetna is offering 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Travis County for 2027: 2 HMOs and 3 PPOs, including 1 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). All 5 include drug coverage.
- Compared with 2026, 1 Aetna plan is not returning, 0 are new, and 1 PPO was renamed; the ANOC has the specifics for your plan.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, for coverage that starts January 1, 2027. If you do nothing, your current plan renews as described in its ANOC — if it is still offered.
- Before you keep or change a plan, check it against your doctors, pharmacies and prescriptions at medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
This article walks through Aetna's 2027 lineup in the county Austin sits in, what changed from 2026, and how to check any plan against your own doctors and prescriptions before the December 7, 2026 deadline. MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer news site; we are not Aetna, and Aetna is one of eight carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Travis County next year.
What Aetna is offering in Travis County for 2027
Austin is in Travis County, where Medicare Advantage availability is set at the county level. For 2027, Aetna's lineup here is:
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) — HMO D-SNP, with drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage (renamed; was Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) in 2026)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
The table below lists every plan with its type and drug status. All five include Part D prescription drug coverage.
What is new, renamed or not returning
Year over year, Aetna's Travis County lineup shrinks by one plan. Here is the shape of the change:
- Not returning for 2027: 1 plan. If you are in a plan that is leaving, you will get a non-renewal notice from Aetna, and you have a Special Enrollment Period to choose a new plan.
- New for 2027: 0 plans.
- Renamed for 2027: 1 plan. Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is now Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO). A new name does not necessarily mean the same benefits — your ANOC describes any changes to copays, network or drug list.
A renamed plan is not a new plan, and a new name does not automatically mean better or worse coverage. It just means the paperwork changed.
Plan types and Special Needs Plans, briefly
Aetna's 2027 Travis County lineup includes both HMO and PPO plans. In general:
- HMO plans ask you to use the plan's network and often to pick a primary care doctor.
- PPO plans let you go out of network, usually at a higher cost.
- D-SNP (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan) is designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. Aetna offers 1 D-SNP in the county for 2027. There are no C-SNPs or I-SNPs from Aetna here.
Which plan type fits depends on your doctors, your prescriptions, and how often you travel — not on which carrier markets hardest.
How to check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before December 7, do this short checklist for any plan you are considering — including the one you have now:
1. Open your ANOC. It compares your 2026 plan to its 2027 version: premium, deductible, copays, drug tiers and any network changes. 2. Look up the plan at medicare.gov/plan-compare. Enter your ZIP code, your prescriptions and your pharmacies. The Plan Finder shows each plan's full costs for your drug list. 3. Confirm your doctors and hospitals. Call the plan or check its online provider directory. Networks can change on January 1. 4. Check your pharmacy. Preferred pharmacies can shift year to year, and that affects what you pay at the counter. 5. If you take expensive drugs, note that the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026), and the Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026). The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is available to spread drug costs across the year.
For anything personal — a specific drug, a specific doctor, a specific bill — call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7.
What CMS has not announced yet for 2027
A few 2027 figures are not final. CMS typically publishes them later in the fall:
- The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible
- The 2027 IRMAA income brackets and surcharges for higher-income beneficiaries
Do not rely on projections for these. Check medicare.gov after the official announcement.
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 Travis County
(MA penetration in Travis 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.
2027 plan lineup
Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Travis County for 2027
CMS lists 5 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Travis County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 5 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Travis County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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.
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment PeriodAnyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if I do nothing by December 7, 2026?
Does Aetna offer the only Medicare Advantage plans in Austin?
My plan name changed. Is it a new plan?
Where can I compare plans against my own prescriptions?
- 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.
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This page was last updated: October 2026.