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Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to San Antonio for 2027

Globe Newswire•15/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤2027 expansion adds Bexar and Comal counties, serving nearly 550,000 Medicare beneficiaries
  • ➤Texas portfolio reaches 10 Medicare Advantage plans across San Antonio and El Paso
  • ➤2027 Texas HMO contract earns a 4.5 out of 5-star CMS rating
  • ➤San Antonio network adds Baptist Health System, Genesis Medical Group and Hillside Primary Care
  • ➤2027 coverage begins Jan. 1 after Medicare enrollment period ends Dec. 7, 2026

Expert Statements

Dawn Maroney, president of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan

“Choosing Medicare coverage shouldn't be overwhelming, and getting care shouldn't be complicated.”

Dawn Maroney, president of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan

“We're excited to bring Alignment to the San Antonio region and connect more seniors with trusted local providers, personalized support and plans designed around their individual health needs.”

Dawn Maroney, president of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan

“Our mission is to help seniors live healthier, more independent lives by making it easier to get the care and support they deserve.”

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Health, today announced it will expand into Bexar and Comal counties beginning Jan. 1, 2027, bringing its coordinated care model, in-network access and trusted providers, including Baptist Health System, to the San Antonio region. Alignment Health Plan’s Texas expansion will serve a total of four counties that are home to nearly 550,000 Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data(1).

San Antonio is the second Texas market for Alignment after El Paso, creating a 2027 portfolio of 10 Medicare Advantage plans supported by more than 2,000 physicians and specialists in the San Antonio and El Paso regions. Plans include a variety of options designed to meet the diverse needs of Medicare beneficiaries, with offerings that emphasize affordability, personalized care, support for chronic health conditions and coordinated coverage for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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