Medicare Supplement in Hopkins County, Texas. About 8,419 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 44 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.
Hopkins County, TX has 8,419 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 44% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Wellpoint. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hopkins County medicare supplement market
At roughly 44% MA penetration, most of Hopkins County's 8,419 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. 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.
Hopkins County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
37,784
Medicare beneficiaries
8,419
MA penetration
44%
Age 65 or older
19%
What makes Hopkins County different: Hopkins County is the dairy-and-agriculture seat of Northeast Texas, with Sulphur Springs as its hub — about 19.1% of its ~37,800 residents are 65+. Of roughly 8,400-8,700 Medicare beneficiaries, about 3,950 (mid-40% range) are in Medicare Advantage, leaving meaningful room for Medicare Supplement and Part D. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, a 96-bed acute-care hospital that marked its 75th anniversary in 2024, is the county's lone hospital and is undergoing a $25M two-phase expansion adding eight operating rooms and a new specialty clinic.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hopkins County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
Wellpoint (Anthem)
3.5-star CMS rating
Molina Healthcare
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 Hopkins County
Each Medicare Supplement plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Hopkins County has 1
major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians
participate in the specific plan you're considering.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors
at no cost during any consult.
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How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hopkins County?▾
About 8,419 Texans in Hopkins County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 44% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hopkins County?▾
The largest carriers in Hopkins County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Wellpoint (Anthem), Molina Healthcare. 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 Hopkins County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs (Sulphur Springs).
How does Medicare Supplement fit with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs?▾
With many seniors in Hopkins County, getting a Medicare Supplement plan like Plans G, N, or high-deductible G can ensure you have coverage for out-of-pocket costs at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs.
When should I enroll in Medicare Supplement plans?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a life event. It’s free to get quotes and help from a local agent.
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