Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP) (H8597-006) in 2027
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This plan is new for 2027. No 2026 plan had this plan ID, but CMS moves some members of other 2026 plans into it (listed below). It is offered in 20 counties in 2027.
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Members Moved Into This Plan
CMS's 2027 plan crosswalk moves some or all members of these 2026 plans into this plan, in the counties listed. Your Annual Notice of Change says whether this applies to you.
- Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) · H8597-003
In 19 counties
Austin County, Brazoria County, Brazos County, Chambers County, Fort Bend County, Grimes County, Hardin County, Harris County, Jefferson County, Liberty County, Matagorda County, Montgomery County, Polk County, San Jacinto County, Victoria County, Walker County, Waller County, Washington County, Wharton County
Texas
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Costs and Star Rating
| What | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Monthly premium (without Extra Help) | $0 a month |
| Maximum you pay for covered medical care | Covered by Medicaid (see note) |
| Drug deductible | $700 |
| Overall star rating (from CMS) | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
Covered by Medicaid: if you have Medicare and Medicaid, most of your costs are covered. What you pay depends on your Medicaid level.
CMS rates contracts, so plans under one contract share its rating. For costs with Extra Help, use the lookup.
What Happens Next
To see this plan next to the other plans offered in your county, use the lookup.
These numbers come from CMS's plan files. If you're in this plan, confirm with your Annual Notice of Change or the letter from your plan.
Source: CMS CY2027 Landscape, data as of October 18, 2026 (release 202610). Enrollment: CMS Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County, October 2026. Plan moves: CMS 2027 Plan Crosswalk, file dated October 1, 2026. See how we get our numbers.