Medicare Supplement in Somervell County, Texas. About 2,313 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 48 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.
Somervell County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Somervell County, TX has 2,313 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 48% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Somervell County medicare supplement market
About 48% of Somervell County's 2,313 Medicare beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage — right around the national norm — so you'll find a genuine mix of competitive MA plans and Medigap options here rather than a one-sided market. 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.
Somervell County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
9,691
Medicare beneficiaries
2,313
MA penetration
48%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Somervell County different: Somervell County's economy and tax base are dominated by Vistra's Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, the county's largest taxpayer, which pays more than $40 million a year in state and local taxes and accounts for the large majority of the county's tax revenue; despite being a small rural county, Medicare Advantage penetration reached about 48% of beneficiaries in 2024 (roughly 1,116 of 2,313), well above the typical rural-Texas range, with UnitedHealthcare's Sierra Health and Life and Care Improvement Plus contracts collectively the largest MA presence.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Somervell County
UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-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 Somervell 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. Somervell 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
â–¸Glen Rose Medical Center (Somervell County Hospital District)
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 Somervell 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 Somervell County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Glen Rose Medical Center (Somervell County Hospital District)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Somervell County?â–¾
About 2,313 Texans in Somervell County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 48% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Somervell County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Somervell County are UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group), Humana, 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 Somervell County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Glen Rose Medical Center (Somervell County Hospital District).
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