Medicare Advantage in Lamar County, Texas. About 9,622 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 25 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.
Lamar County, TX has 9,622 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 25% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Lamar County medicare advantage market
At roughly 25% MA penetration, most of Lamar County's 9,622 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. 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.
Lamar County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
51,664
Medicare beneficiaries
9,622
MA penetration
25%
Age 65 or older
19%
What makes Lamar County different: Lamar County sits between the Red River and the Sulphur River in far northeast Texas, with Paris its county seat and a manufacturing hub. Campbell's opened its 1.5-million-square-foot Paris plant in 1964 and ended namesake soup production there in 2024, refocusing the facility on Prego pasta sauce and Pace salsa; the 154-bed Paris Regional Health system is the county's largest employer.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Lamar County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
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 Lamar 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. Lamar 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
▸Paris Regional Health (Paris Regional Medical Center)
▸Paris Regional Health Emergency Center
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
WellCare 3.5★
Search "WellCare (Centene) provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Lamar 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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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 Lamar County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Paris Regional Health (Paris Regional Medical Center), Paris Regional Health Emergency Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Lamar County?▾
About 9,622 Texans in Lamar County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 25% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Lamar County?▾
The largest carriers in Lamar County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana, WellCare (Centene). 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 Lamar County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Paris Regional Health (Paris Regional Medical Center), Paris Regional Health Emergency Center.
What Medicare Advantage plans are available in Lamar County?▾
Local carriers like UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and WellCare offer Part C plans that bundle hospital, medical, and drug coverage in Lamar County.
How can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during the enrollment period?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7) or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a life-changing event. Contact us for free advice on switching plans.
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