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Thursday, October 29, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

Texas seniors: Blue Cross and Memorial Hermann are dropping Medicare Advantage plans

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Houston's Memorial Hermann are both ending their Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, so members need to choose new coverage before the year ends. ACA marketplace shoppers in Texas also face higher prices next year, as insurers nationally proposed increases averaging about 15%.

Source: Spectrum News

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