Medicare Advantage in Reeves County, Texas. About 2,099 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 39 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.
Reeves County, TX has 2,099 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 39% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Reeves County medicare advantage market
At roughly 39% MA penetration, most of Reeves County's 2,099 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. Only 13% of Reeves 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.
Reeves County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
12,664
Medicare beneficiaries
2,099
MA penetration
39%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Reeves County different: Despite a young median age of 34.4 (driven by oil-field workers and a large federal prison complex), Reeves County's Medicare Advantage penetration of roughly 38-39% is unusually high for rural West Texas, with Humana and UnitedHealthcare regional PPOs dominating because no broad local HMO network exists; the county's sole hospital, Reeves Regional Health in Pecos, is a self-financed $115 million, 25-bed Critical Access facility that opened debt-free in November 2022 (paid for with oil-and-gas and sales-tax proceeds, with no bonds or tax increase).
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Reeves County
Humana (HumanaChoice H7617-027 PPO / R4182 Regional PPO)
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas / HCSC, H9706)
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 Reeves 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. Reeves 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–¸Reeves Regional Health (Reeves County Hospital District) - 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, Pecos
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 Reeves County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Reeves Regional Health (Reeves County Hospital District) - 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, Pecos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Reeves County?â–¾
About 2,099 Texans in Reeves County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 39% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Reeves County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Reeves County are Humana (HumanaChoice H7617-027 PPO / R4182 Regional PPO), UnitedHealthcare (UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 Regional PPO, R6801-012), Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas / HCSC, H9706). 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 Reeves 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 Reeves Regional Health (Reeves County Hospital District) - 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, Pecos.
Why is Medicare Advantage so popular in Reeves County?â–¾
Despite a young median age driven by oil-field workers, over 38% of Medicare beneficiaries in Reeves County opt for Medicare Advantage plans like Humana and UnitedHealthcare due to the lack of a local HMO network. This unique situation makes it a top choice among residents.
When can I enroll in Part C plans?â–¾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a life-changing event. Compare options now for the best fit.
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