McKinney, Texas: health insurance

McKinney is in Collin County. Here is what McKinney residents should know about coverage.

Coverage in McKinney

McKinney has about 213,509 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).

Plans for McKinney residents are determined by Collin County, home to about 1,195,359 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Collin County before you choose it.

  • Turning 65 in McKinney? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) offers free counseling at 800-252-9240.
  • Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
  • Medicaid questions? Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) handles applications.

Texas note: Texas has not expanded Medicaid to all low-income adults, so Texas Medicaid eligibility rules can differ meaningfully from states that did expand -- worth confirming directly with HHSC or by phone rather than assuming another state's rules apply.

Medicare plans leaving Collin County for 2027

Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 39 plans are listed in Collin County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 13,144 people.

Plan going awayCompanyPeople enrolled (at least)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0005 (PPO)
H1278-013
UnitedHealthcare5,422
UHC Dual Complete TX-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H4514-021
UnitedHealthcare1,871
UHC Dual Complete TX-D004 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H0609-052
UnitedHealthcare1,311
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
H3288-016
Aetna (CVS Health)562
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)
H8634-024
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)528
HealthSpring True Choice Savings (PPO)
H7787-001
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)478

See all 39 plans leaving Collin County →

A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.

Colleges and universities near McKinney

Texas public institutions include University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, University of Houston. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Texas colleges.

Do McKinney and Collin County have the same plans?

Plans are offered by service area, and McKinney falls under Collin County. A plan that serves Collin County is generally the one that applies to you.

Do I have to enroll if I call?

No. A call is a conversation about your options.

McKinney residents: call 855-367-1095

Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.

Call 855-367-1095

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Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.

Do it yourself

Prefer to look and enroll yourself?

Compare plans and enroll on your own time. Or call 855-367-1095 any time you want a licensed agent’s help.

Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

Take a look at Texas plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself. Call if you need any help with your application.

Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

Take a look at Texas plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself when it opens. Call if you need any help with your application.

Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state. See what Texas allows.

Questions along the way? Call 855-367-1095 for assistance.