Medicare Advantage in Brazos County, Texas. About 26,100 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 27 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and Baylor Scott & White. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Brazos County, TX has 26,100 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 27% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Baylor Scott & White, Humana. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
Prefer to listen?
Free audio version, generated on demand by Azure Speech.
The Brazos County medicare advantage market
At roughly 27% MA penetration, most of Brazos County's 26,100 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. Only 11% of Brazos residents are 65 or older, so it's a younger county where fewer agents specialize in Medicare locally — exactly the gap a dedicated Texas agent fills. UnitedHealthcare 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.
Brazos County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
249,600
Medicare beneficiaries
26,100
MA penetration
27%
Age 65 or older
11%
What makes Brazos County different: Brazos County is dominated by Texas A&M University in College Station, giving it the youngest demographic profile of this group: only 10.9% of residents are 65 or older, well under the 14% Texas average. That university-driven youth keeps Medicare Advantage penetration relatively low (~27%), and Baylor Scott & White-College Station and CHI St. Joseph (Bryan) are the anchor health systems for the Brazos Valley.
Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana (Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 PPO)
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 Brazos 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. Brazos County has 4
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
▸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
▸CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan)
▸CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital
▸The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan)
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.
Medicare AEP opens in 132 days
132 daysuntil open
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 Brazos County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan), CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital, The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Brazos County?▾
About 26,100 Texans in Brazos County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 27% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Brazos County?▾
The largest carriers in Brazos County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage TX-0015 HMO-POS), Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS), Humana (Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 PPO), 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 Brazos County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan), CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital, The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan).
Why is Medicare Advantage less common in Brazos County compared to other areas?▾
Brazos County has a younger population due to the presence of Texas A&M University, with only 10.9% residents aged 65 or older. This youthfulness keeps Medicare Advantage penetration relatively low at about 27%, unlike the state average.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan in Brazos County?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7. Special enrollment periods are also available for life changes or during open enrollment outside AEP.
Hey 👋 — I'm trained on every page of mrandmrsinsurance.com. Ask me anything
about Medicare, ACA, or life insurance and I'll cite the exact source. For specific quotes or applications, I'll send you to Matt or Robin.
Try one of these
Educational only — not medical or legal advice. We do not offer every plan in your area. Call 1-800-MEDICARE for all options.
