Medicare Supplement in Jackson County, Texas. About 3,371 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.
Jackson County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Jackson County, TX has 3,371 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 44% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Jackson County medicare supplement market
At roughly 44% MA penetration, most of Jackson County's 3,371 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.
Jackson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
15,152
Medicare beneficiaries
3,371
MA penetration
44%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Jackson County different: Despite being a rural Gulf Coast county of ~15,000, Jackson County has unusually high Medicare Advantage penetration for rural Texas: 1,487 of its 3,371 Medicare beneficiaries (44%) were in MA/other health plans in 2024, up sharply from just 422 of 2,644 (16%) in 2013, reflecting aggressive Humana and UnitedHealthcare/WellMed expansion into the Victoria-Edna corridor.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Jackson County
Humana
3.75-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum)
3.75-star CMS rating
Aetna (CVS Health)
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 Jackson 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. Jackson 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
â–¸Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma
â–¸Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital
â–¸DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
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 Jackson County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Jackson County?â–¾
About 3,371 Texans in Jackson 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 Jackson County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Jackson County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum), Aetna (CVS Health). 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital.
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