Medicare Supplement in Kaufman County, Texas. About 22,500 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 39 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage and Humana Gold Plus H0028-043. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Texas agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Kaufman County, TX has 22,500 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 39% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage, Humana Gold Plus H0028-043, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Kaufman County medicare supplement market
At roughly 39% MA penetration, most of Kaufman County's 22,500 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 10% of Kaufman 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. UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage 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.
Kaufman County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
197,800
Medicare beneficiaries
22,500
MA penetration
39%
Age 65 or older
10%
What makes Kaufman County different: Kaufman County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., driven by Forney's explosive eastern-DFW suburban boom - it has the youngest age profile of this group (only ~10.3% are 65+). Texas Health Resources is building Forney's first full-service acute-care hospital, a 60-bed facility on Highway 80 due to open in 2027; today Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman anchors local care.
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 Kaufman 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. Kaufman 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
▸Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
▸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale
▸Dallas Regional Medical Center (Mesquite)
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 Kaufman County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, Dallas Regional Medical Center (Mesquite)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Kaufman County?▾
About 22,500 Texans in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County?▾
The largest carriers in Kaufman County are UnitedHealthcare / AARP Medicare Advantage (TX-27 Extras & TX-22 Essentials, HMO-POS), Humana Gold Plus H0028-043 (HMO), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. 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 Kaufman County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, Dallas Regional Medical Center (Mesquite).
How does the young age profile of Kaufman County affect Medicare supplement options?▾
With only about 10.3% of residents aged 65+, many are still working or in their prime, which means they might prefer plans with lower premiums like high-deductible G to save money.
When should I enroll in Medicare Supplement in Kaufman County?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, or if you have a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event. It's also wise to review your options annually.
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