Medicare Advantage in Johnson County, Texas. About 31,500 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 47 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage and Humana Gold Plus H0028-043. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Johnson County, TX has 31,500 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 47% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage, Humana Gold Plus H0028-043, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Johnson County medicare advantage market
About 47% of Johnson County's 31,500 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 Johnson 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 / AARP Medicare Advantage 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.
Johnson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
210,500
Medicare beneficiaries
31,500
MA penetration
47%
Age 65 or older
14%
What makes Johnson County different: Johnson County is a fast-growing exurban Fort Worth county anchored by Cleburne, where blue-collar and working-age households outnumber retirees (only ~14.2% are 65+, at the Texas average). Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, a 137-bed Level IV trauma center serving Cleburne, Joshua, Godley and Glen Rose, is the county's main acute-care provider.
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 Johnson 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. Johnson County has 3
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
▸Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
▸Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South (Burleson)
▸Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Burleson
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 Johnson County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South (Burleson), Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Burleson
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Johnson County?▾
About 31,500 Texans in Johnson County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 47% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Johnson County?▾
The largest carriers in Johnson County are UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage (TX-27 Extras & TX-22 Essentials, HMO-POS), Humana Gold Plus H0028-043 (HMO), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. 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 Johnson County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South (Burleson), Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Burleson.
How does Medicare Advantage fit with the demographics of Johnson County?▾
In Johnson County, only about 14.2% are over 65+, making it a mix of working-age and retired households. This means you might find better value in plans that offer comprehensive coverage without high premiums.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage in Johnson County?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during a Special Election Period if you have a qualifying life event. It’s always good to compare plans annually.
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