Switch from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement in Texas
Statewide · Medicare Supplement (Medigap) guide
Many Texans move from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement for network freedom. Timing matters, and outside guaranteed-issue situations insurers may ask health questions.
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
- Trial right: if you joined Advantage when first eligible at 65, you may have guaranteed rights to buy Medigap within the first 12 months.
- Plan leaving your area can create guaranteed-issue rights.
- Apply for the Supplement first; cancel Advantage only after you're approved.
- Add a Part D plan at the same time.
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.
Medicare in Texas: common questions
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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.