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Anthem's Medicare Advantage plans in Lubbock for 2027: three new, four not returning
LUBBOCK, Texas — Fall 2026. Anthem's Medicare Advantage lineup in Lubbock County is shifting for the 2027 plan year. According to the CMS Landscape Source Files, the carrier (which CMS groups under Elevance Health) will offer five Medicare Advantage plans in the county next year — three of them new, with four of its current plans not returning. If you have an Anthem plan now, that means your Annual Notice of Change deserves a careful read before the December 7, 2026 deadline.
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Key takeaways
- Anthem will offer 5 Medicare Advantage plans in Lubbock County for 2027: 3 HMO and 2 HMO-POS, including 4 Special Needs Plans.
- Three of those plans are new for 2027, and four of Anthem's current plans are not returning next year.
- The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs October 15 – December 7, 2026; if you do nothing, your current plan renews as described in its Annual Notice of Change (if it is offered next year).
- Use Medicare.gov's Plan Finder or call 1-800-MEDICARE to check any plan against your doctors and prescriptions before you choose.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Lubbock County (2026) | 50 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Lubbock County (2027) | 38 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 19 / 7 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Lubbock County (2026) | 9 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Lubbock County | 53% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Lubbock County | 42,314 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| 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.
This article is a plan-by-plan snapshot from MyMedicarePlans.org, an independent consumer site. We are not Anthem, and we are not the only option in town — five other carriers also sell Medicare Advantage plans in Lubbock County for 2027.
What Medicare Advantage plans will Anthem offer in Lubbock in 2027?
In Lubbock County for 2027, Anthem will offer five Medicare Advantage plans — three HMOs and two HMO-POS plans. All five include prescription drug coverage, and four are Special Needs Plans (three D-SNPs and one C-SNP). The table on this page lists each plan by name and type.
The five plans, in alphabetical order, are:
- Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) — with drug coverage; new for 2027
- Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) — with drug coverage; new for 2027
- Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) — with drug coverage; new for 2027
- Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) — with drug coverage
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) — with drug coverage
Lubbock is in Lubbock County, and Medicare plan availability is set at the county level, so these are the Anthem plans a Lubbock resident can enroll in next year.
What's new or not returning from Anthem in Lubbock County for 2027?
Three Anthem plans are new for 2027, and four of its 2026 plans are not returning. The three new entries are all HMO D-SNPs for people with both Medicare and Medicaid: Wellpoint Dual Advantage, Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus, and Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned.
If you are enrolled in an Anthem plan right now, your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) — the booklet mailed in late September — will tell you whether your specific plan is continuing, ending, or changing in 2027. If a plan is not returning, Anthem is required to notify you, and you'll have a Special Enrollment Period to pick a different plan.
How do Special Needs Plans and drug coverage fit into Anthem's Lubbock lineup?
Four of Anthem's five 2027 plans in Lubbock County are Special Needs Plans (SNPs), and all five include Part D drug coverage. SNPs are Medicare Advantage plans built for people who meet specific eligibility rules.
- D-SNP (Dual-Eligible) is for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. Anthem has three D-SNPs in Lubbock for 2027.
- C-SNP (Chronic Condition) is for people with a qualifying chronic condition. Anthem's Wellpoint Kidney Care is a C-SNP designed around kidney disease.
- The remaining plan, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2, is a standard HMO-POS open to anyone eligible for Medicare Advantage in the county.
You can only enroll in a SNP if you meet its eligibility rules, so confirm your status before choosing one.
How do I check an Anthem plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
Use the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov, where you can enter your ZIP code, your current prescriptions, and your preferred pharmacy to compare how each plan would cover them in 2027. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE around the clock for the same help by phone.
A good step-by-step for the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026):
1. Read your Annual Notice of Change if you already have a plan. 2. Make a list of your doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions (with doses). 3. On Medicare.gov, run Plan Finder for Lubbock County and compare 2027 options side by side. 4. Call the plan directly — or check its Provider Directory and Formulary — to confirm your providers are in-network and your drugs are covered. 5. Enroll by December 7, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
Doing nothing is also a choice: if your current plan is offered in 2027, it will renew with the changes in your ANOC.
What else should Lubbock residents know for the 2027 plan year?
Anthem is one of six carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Lubbock County for 2027, out of 38 Medicare Advantage plans in the county overall. If an Anthem plan is not the right fit, you have other carriers to compare.
A few program-level numbers that are already set for 2027 by CMS:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible is $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026).
- The Part D national base beneficiary premium for 2027 is $41.33 — a formula number, not what any specific plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, had not been announced as of the time of writing; CMS typically publishes them later in the fall.
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan — the optional monthly smoothing of drug costs introduced in 2025 — continues in 2027, so you can ask any Part D plan to spread your drug costs across the year.
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 Lubbock County
(MA penetration in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County for 2027
CMS lists 5 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Lubbock County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 5 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 5 plans | |||
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (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 |
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 Lubbock 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
Does Anthem sell the same Medicare Advantage plans everywhere in Texas?
What happens if my Anthem plan is one of the four not returning in 2027?
Do I have to switch plans by December 7, 2026?
How do I know if I qualify for one of Anthem's Special Needs Plans?
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The Medicare Advantage changes for 2027 in Texas, in 30 seconds
- 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.
Also for Lubbock
Sources and methodology
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
- CMS, Medicare Advantage state/county penetration and enrollment files
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (table B01001, age 65 and older)
- 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
Figures cited in this article
- CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (plan year 2026 and plan year 2027): the Anthem plan list and counts for Lubbock County, and the year-over-year changes.
- Medicare.gov: the Annual Enrollment Period dates, Plan Finder tool, and the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline.
- CMS: the confirmed 2027 Part D out-of-pocket cap, maximum deductible, and national base beneficiary premium.
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.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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