Medicare Advantage in Deaf Smith County, Texas. About 2,769 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Deaf Smith County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Deaf Smith County, TX has 2,769 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Deaf Smith County medicare advantage market
About 45% of Deaf Smith County's 2,769 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. Only 14% of Deaf Smith 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. Humana 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.
Deaf Smith County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
18,460
Medicare beneficiaries
2,769
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
14%
What makes Deaf Smith County different: Hispanic residents make up about 54% of Deaf Smith County's 2,769 Medicare beneficiaries (1,498 of them, per CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment 2024 county data), making this one of the few Hispanic-majority Medicare markets in rural Texas — a reflection of Hereford's cattle-feedlot and beef-processing workforce in the 'Beef Capital of the World.'
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Deaf Smith County
Humana
3.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
3.5-star CMS rating
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Wellpoint)
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 Deaf Smith 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. Deaf Smith County has 1
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
â–¸Hereford Regional Medical Center
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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How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Deaf Smith County?â–¾
About 2,769 Texans in Deaf Smith County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 45% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Deaf Smith County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Deaf Smith County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Wellpoint). 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 Deaf Smith County?â–¾
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Hereford Regional Medical Center.
Why are so many Medicare beneficiaries Hispanic in Deaf Smith County?â–¾
Deaf Smith County has a significant Hispanic population due to its cattle-feedlot and beef-processing workforce, making it one of the few Hispanic-majority Medicare markets in rural Texas.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?â–¾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7) or Special Enrollment Periods if you have qualifying life events.
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