How to Apply for a Medicare Advantage Plan in Texas
Statewide · Medicare Advantage guide
To apply for a Medicare Advantage plan in Texas you need Medicare Part A and Part B, and you must live in the plan's service area. Most people apply during Annual Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) or when they first get Medicare.
Book a Medicare appointment for Texas
2027 Annual Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7. A licensed Texas agent compares Medigap, Advantage and Part D plans for your doctors and prescriptions.
Your Medicare options in Texas
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Plan G and Plan N cover most of what Original Medicare leaves behind. See any doctor nationwide who accepts Medicare.
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
All-in-one plans, many with $0 premiums, drug coverage and extras like dental and vision. Networks vary by county.
Part D drug plans
Stand-alone drug coverage. Per CMS, the 2026 maximum deductible is $615 and the yearly out-of-pocket cap is $2,100 (indexed annually).
Key Medicare dates for Texas
- Turning 65: 7-month Initial Enrollment Period around your birthday month — turning-65 guide.
- Annual Enrollment: October 15 – December 7, coverage starts January 1.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: January 1 – March 31, one plan switch.
- See what's new: Advantage 2026 vs 2027 and Part D 2026 vs 2027.
Key points
- You must have both Medicare Part A and Part B and live in the plan's Texas service area.
- Apply during your Initial Enrollment around age 65, Annual Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7), or a Special Enrollment Period after a move or coverage loss.
- Plans can't ask health questions or deny you — acceptance is guaranteed during valid enrollment windows.
- Plans and networks vary by county, so the right plan in Katy may not exist in Dallas.
- A licensed Texas agent checks your doctors and prescriptions against every plan in your county and handles the application with you.
Schedule your Medicare review
Pick a time on our Medicare calendar or call 800-214-8976. Help by phone or Zoom — no cost to you.
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent multiple organizations which offer many products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (in Texas, HICAP) to get information on all of your options. Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability, premiums and benefits vary by county and change each year.