Medicare Advantage in Angelina County, Texas. About 18,942 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 51 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Cigna HealthSpring and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Angelina County, TX has 18,942 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 51% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Cigna HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare, Humana. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Angelina County medicare advantage market
About 51% of Angelina County's 18,942 Medicare beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage — right around the national norm — so you'll find a genuine mix of competitive MA plans and Medigap options here rather than a one-sided market. Cigna HealthSpring currently leads the county by enrollment, but the lowest total-cost plan for your specific drugs and doctors is often a smaller carrier — which is why we run all of them side by side instead of pushing the biggest name.
Angelina County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
88,350
Medicare beneficiaries
18,942
MA penetration
51%
Age 65 or older
18%
What makes Angelina County different: Angelina County sits in the East Texas Pineywoods and is the regional medical and forest-products hub of "deep East Texas," historically built on timber and sawmills (the legacy Lufkin Industries and Southland Paper Mill). Lufkin hosts CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial — home to the largest emergency department in East Texas with 32 private rooms and a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center — alongside Woodland Heights Medical Center.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Angelina County
Cigna HealthSpring
3.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare
3.5-star CMS rating
Source: CMS Monthly MA Enrollment by State/County/Contract (latest Q1 2024). Enrollment figures refresh monthly at data.cms.gov.
Before you enroll: verify your hospital + doctor in Angelina County
Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Angelina County has 2
major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians
participate in the specific plan you're considering.
Major hospitals to verify
▸CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
▸Woodland Heights Medical Center (Lufkin)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors
at no cost during any consult.
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Outside the windows, Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) still let you change plans if you moved, lost coverage, qualify for Extra Help / dual eligible, or had a plan terminated. Call to see if you qualify.
Pick a time on Matt or Robin's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Angelina County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center (Lufkin)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Angelina County?▾
About 18,942 Texans in Angelina County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 51% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Angelina County?▾
The largest carriers in Angelina County are Cigna HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Humana, WellCare. We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
What SHIP resources are available in Angelina County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center (Lufkin).
How does Medicare Advantage fit for residents of Angelina County?▾
Residents in Angelina County benefit from local coverage options like Cigna HealthSpring and UnitedHealthcare, which have strong presence with CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin nearby.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Advantage in Angelina County?▾
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 is ideal, but Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are available for life changes. Check with your local agent Matt or Robin Giron for personalized advice.
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