Medicare Supplement in Hunt County, Texas. About 18,300 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 34 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Hunt County, TX has 18,300 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 34% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hunt County medicare supplement market
At roughly 34% MA penetration, most of Hunt County's 18,300 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.
Hunt County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
118,700
Medicare beneficiaries
18,300
MA penetration
34%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Hunt County different: Hunt County is a fast-growing, working-age county anchored by Greenville and the L3Harris defense plant; its 65+ share is just 15.3%, below the U.S. average, so many residents still hold employer or ACA coverage rather than Medicare. UnitedHealthcare's AARP plans are unusually dominant, holding roughly 64% of the county's ~6,200-person Medicare Advantage book across its top three contracts.
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 Hunt 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. Hunt 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
▸Hunt Regional Medical Center (Greenville)
▸Hunt Regional Healthcare
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 Hunt 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 Hunt County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Hunt Regional Medical Center (Greenville), Hunt Regional Healthcare
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hunt County?▾
About 18,300 Texans in Hunt County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 34% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hunt County?▾
The largest carriers in Hunt County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage Extras, HMO-POS), UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials, HMO-POS), UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage, PPO). 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 Hunt County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Hunt Regional Medical Center (Greenville), Hunt Regional Healthcare.
Why are there fewer Medicare beneficiaries in Hunt County compared to other areas?▾
Hunt County has a lower percentage of residents aged 65+ at just 15.3%, below the U.S. average, due to many residents still holding employer or ACA coverage rather than switching to Medicare.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Supplement plans?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th, or during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you have a life event like moving to Hunt County.
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