Medicare Advantage in Wilson County, Texas. About 9,295 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 37 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.
Wilson County, TX has 9,295 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 37% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Devoted Health. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Wilson County medicare advantage market
At roughly 37% MA penetration, most of Wilson County's 9,295 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.
Wilson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
56,957
Medicare beneficiaries
9,295
MA penetration
37%
Age 65 or older
17%
What makes Wilson County different: Floresville, the Wilson County seat about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio, is the self-styled 'Peanut Capital of Texas' and has celebrated its peanut harvest with the annual Floresville Peanut Festival since 1938 (originally the 'Peanut Pow Wow'); the county sits on the northern edge of the oil- and gas-rich Eagle Ford Shale and is increasingly a San Antonio bedroom community.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Wilson County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Devoted Health
4.5-star CMS rating
Cigna HealthSpring
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 Wilson 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. Wilson 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
▸Connally Memorial Medical Center (Floresville)
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 Wilson 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.
Medicare AEP opens in 132 days
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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 Wilson County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Connally Memorial Medical Center (Floresville)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Wilson County?▾
About 9,295 Texans in Wilson County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 37% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Wilson County?▾
The largest carriers in Wilson County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Humana, Devoted Health, Cigna HealthSpring. 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 Wilson County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Connally Memorial Medical Center (Floresville).
How does Medicare Advantage fit with the local peanut industry?▾
In Floresville, where peanuts are a significant part of the economy, Medicare Advantage plans often include additional benefits like prescription drug coverage and preventive care. This can be particularly useful for farmers or workers in the peanut industry who may have specific health needs.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Advantage near Floresville?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th each year. Additionally, you can make changes outside of AEP if there are special enrollment periods due to a qualifying life event.
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