Medicare Advantage in Lubbock County, Texas. About 50,000 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 48 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and Covenant Medicare Plan. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Lubbock County, TX has 50,000 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 48% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, Covenant Medicare Plan, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Lubbock County medicare advantage market
About 48% of Lubbock County's 50,000 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 13% of Lubbock 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 Gold Plus H4007 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.
Lubbock County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
320,000
Medicare beneficiaries
50,000
MA penetration
48%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Lubbock County different: South Plains regional hub — Covenant Health is the dominant provider-aligned MA plan. Oil + agriculture retiree mix.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Lubbock County
Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Covenant Medicare Plan (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
4-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 Lubbock 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. Lubbock 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
▸Covenant Medical Center
▸University Medical Center
▸Grace 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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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 Lubbock County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Covenant Medical Center, University Medical Center, Grace Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Lubbock County?▾
About 50,000 Texans in Lubbock County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 48% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Lubbock County?▾
The largest carriers in Lubbock County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), Covenant Medicare Plan (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO). 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 Lubbock County?▾
TX HICAP — South Plains Association of Governments (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Covenant Medical Center, University Medical Center, Grace Medical Center.
What makes Medicare Advantage unique for seniors in Lubbock?▾
In Lubbock, South Plains regional hub Covenant Health offers the dominant provider-aligned MA plan, making it easier to access local healthcare services.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan in Lubbock County?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 or Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if you have qualifying life events.
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