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Anthem's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas: six new, three gone
DALLAS — As the Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026, Anthem's Medicare Advantage lineup for Dallas residents is shifting. The carrier — which CMS groups under Elevance Health (Anthem) and sells here under the Wellpoint brand — will offer nine Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County for 2027, with six new plans joining the lineup and three not returning from 2026.
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Key takeaways
- Anthem will offer nine Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County in 2027 — four HMOs and five HMO-POS plans, all with drug coverage.
- Six of those nine plans are new for 2027, and three plans Anthem sold in 2026 are not coming back; the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) from your current plan spells out what is different.
- Seven of the nine are Special Needs Plans (three D-SNPs and four C-SNPs) for people with Medicaid or certain chronic conditions.
- You have until December 7, 2026 to make a change for coverage that starts January 1, 2027; if you do nothing and your plan is returning, it simply renews.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent news and education site. We are not Anthem, and we are not Medicare. Anthem is one of 12 carriers offering Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County next year, and all carriers together will offer 84 plans.
What Anthem is offering in Dallas County for 2027
Dallas is in Dallas County, and Medicare Advantage availability is set at the county level. For 2027, Anthem's nine Dallas County plans — listed alphabetically — are:
- Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)
- Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage Select (HMO C-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellpoint Chronic Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellpoint Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) — new for 2027
- Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) — new for 2027
Every one of these plans includes Part D drug coverage. The table on this page lists them in full.
What's new and what's not returning
Six of Anthem's nine Dallas County plans are new for the 2027 plan year, which is a big share of the lineup. Three plans the carrier offered in 2026 are not being renewed in Dallas County for 2027.
If you are already in an Anthem plan, you should receive an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) by late September 2026. That document is the official source for what your specific plan is doing next year — whether it is renewing with changes, being replaced, or going away. If your current plan is not returning, you have a Special Enrollment Period to pick a new plan.
Understanding the plan types
Most of Anthem's Dallas lineup is Special Needs Plans — seven of the nine. Those come in two flavors here:
- D-SNPs (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans) are for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. Anthem has three D-SNPs in Dallas County for 2027.
- C-SNPs (Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans) are for people with specific qualifying conditions, such as certain chronic illnesses or end-stage renal disease. Anthem has four C-SNPs here for 2027.
The other two are standard HMO-POS plans open to any Medicare beneficiary in the service area. Anthem is not offering any Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in Dallas County for 2027.
To join a SNP, you have to meet the eligibility rules for that specific plan. If you are not sure whether you qualify, the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE can walk you through it.
How to check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before December 7, these are the checks worth doing for any plan you are considering:
1. Your doctors and hospitals. Call the plan or check its online provider directory to confirm the specific providers you use are in network for 2027. Networks can change year to year. 2. Your prescriptions. Pull up the plan's 2027 formulary (drug list) on medicare.gov and search each of your medications. Confirm the tier, whether prior authorization or step therapy applies, and which pharmacies are preferred. 3. Your total costs. Look at the premium, deductible, copays and the plan's maximum out-of-pocket limit together — not any one of them alone. 4. Your extras. If dental, vision, hearing, over-the-counter or transportation benefits matter to you, read how each plan defines them in its Evidence of Coverage.
The Medicare Plan Finder lets you enter your drugs and pharmacies once and compare every plan in Dallas County side by side.
The 2027 program figures that are set
A few 2027 numbers from CMS are already confirmed and apply to everyone with Part D, no matter which plan you pick:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (it is $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 in 2027 (it is $615 in 2026).
- The Part D national base beneficiary premium for 2027 is $41.33 — this is a formula input CMS uses, not what any specific plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not been announced yet. CMS typically publishes those in the fall, usually November.
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan — the option to spread your out-of-pocket drug costs across the calendar year in monthly installments — continues to be available for 2027.
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 Dallas County
(MA penetration in Dallas 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
Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County for 2027
CMS lists 9 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 11 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 9 plans | |||
| Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Advantage Select (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Select (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | New |
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 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas 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 before December 7?
Is Wellpoint the same company as Anthem?
Can I switch plans after December 7 if I change my mind?
How do I know if I qualify for a D-SNP or C-SNP?
- 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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