Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) in Guadalupe County, Texas — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) (H8849-011) is a $5-premium Medicare Advantage HMO D-SNP from Elevance Health, Inc. available in Guadalupe County, Texas in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Elevance Health, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) |
| Contract ID | H8849 |
| Plan ID | 011 |
| Segment ID | 3 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | SNP |
| Plan type | HMO D-SNP |
| SNP | Yes — Dual-Eligible |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $4.80 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $4.80 |
| Part D total premium | $4.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $615.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $5 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- HMO D-SNP plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Guadalupe County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Guadalupe County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 84 Medicare Advantage plans in Guadalupe County, Texas, of which 10 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 51 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $142.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3200.00 to $9250.00.
Other 5.0-star Medicare Advantage plans in Guadalupe County (first three alphabetically):
| Plan | Organization | Premium | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVOTED C-SNP 046 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $0.00 | $4450.00 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 033 TX (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $4.80 | $9250.00 |
| DEVOTED CORE 003 TX (HMO) | Devoted Health, Inc. | $0.00 | $3900.00 |
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Guadalupe County, Texas.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H8849-011.
- Call the plan (Elevance Health, Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H8849-011 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H8849-011, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 8849 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 011 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 3 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) an HMO or PPO?
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) is an HMO D-SNP — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) (H8849-011)?
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) (H8849-011) is offered in 88 Texas counties: Anderson County, Angelina County, Archer County, Atascosa County, Austin County, Bailey County, Bandera County, Bexar County, Brazoria County, Briscoe County, Camp County, Castro County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Clay County, Cochran County, Collin County, Colorado County, Comal County, Cooke County, Crosby County, Dallas County, Delta County, Denton County, Dickens County, El Paso County, Ellis County, Floyd County, Fort Bend County, Franklin County, Galveston County, Garza County, Gonzales County, Grayson County, Gregg County, Grimes County, Guadalupe County, Hale County, Hardin County, Harris County, Henderson County, Hockley County, Hood County, Hopkins County, Hudspeth County, Hunt County, Jack County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Kaufman County, Kendall County, La Salle County, Lamb County, Liberty County, Lubbock County, Lynn County, Matagorda County, Medina County, Montague County, Montgomery County, Motley County, Nacogdoches County, Navarro County, Orange County, Palo Pinto County, Parker County, Polk County, Rains County, Real County, Rockwall County, Rusk County, San Jacinto County, Smith County, Swisher County, Tarrant County, Terry County, Throckmorton County, Titus County, Upshur County, Van Zandt County, Walker County, Waller County, Wharton County, Wilson County, Wise County, Wood County, and Zavala County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.