Medicare Advantage in Jim Wells County, Texas. About 5,707 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 65 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and Humana. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Jim Wells County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Jim Wells County, TX has 5,707 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 65% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Jim Wells County medicare advantage market
Jim Wells County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Texas — roughly 65% of its 5,707 beneficiaries chose an MA plan over Original Medicare. That level of uptake usually means carriers compete hard locally, so the extra benefits (dental, OTC allowance, transportation, gym) tend to be richer than the Texas average. 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.
Jim Wells County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
38,850
Medicare beneficiaries
5,707
MA penetration
65%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Jim Wells County different: Jim Wells County, a majority-Hispanic South Texas oil-and-ranching county seated at Alice, shows the region's hallmark high Medicare Advantage penetration (~65%, far above the Texas average); CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, a 159-bed Level IV trauma center, is its main acute-care facility.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Jim Wells County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Jim Wells 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. Jim Wells 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–¸CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Free help in Jim Wells County: Texas HICAP — call 1-800-252-9240.
SHIP counselors offer free unbiased Medicare guidance and can run network checks at no cost.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors
at no cost during any consult.
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Pick a time on Matt or Robin's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Jim Wells County plans that fit your situation.
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Jim Wells County?â–¾
About 5,707 Texans in Jim Wells County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 65% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Jim Wells County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Jim Wells County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Humana, Aetna. 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 Jim Wells County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice.
How does Medicare Advantage penetration compare to other counties in Texas?â–¾
Jim Wells County has a notably high Medicare Advantage penetration rate of about 65%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This unique situation means many seniors opt for MA plans here.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan, and what factors should I consider?â–¾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 each year or through Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event. Consider your healthcare needs and local carrier options like UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna.
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