Medicare Supplement in Val Verde County, Texas. About 6,621 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 33 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.
Val Verde County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Val Verde County, TX has 6,621 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 33% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Val Verde County medicare supplement market
At roughly 33% MA penetration, most of Val Verde County's 6,621 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 14% of Val Verde 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 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.
Val Verde County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
47,891
Medicare beneficiaries
6,621
MA penetration
33%
Age 65 or older
14%
What makes Val Verde County different: Val Verde is a sprawling US-Mexico border county on the Rio Grande whose economy leans on Laughlin Air Force Base (the Air Force's busiest pilot-training base), cross-border trade with Ciudad Acuna and tourism at Amistad National Recreation Area. The population is heavily Hispanic and relatively young (about 14% are 65+), with the 93-bed, Level IV-trauma Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio the lone hospital for the area.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Val Verde County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
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 Val Verde 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. Val Verde 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
▸Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
WellCare 3.5★
Search "WellCare (Centene) provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Val Verde 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.
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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 Val Verde County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Val Verde County?▾
About 6,621 Texans in Val Verde County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 33% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Val Verde County?▾
The largest carriers in Val Verde County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana, WellCare (Centene). 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 Val Verde County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio).
How does the high-deductible G plan fit with Laughlin Air Force Base's pilot training program?▾
The high-deductible G plan can be a cost-effective option for individuals associated with Laughlin Air Force Base, as it covers essential Medicare benefits while requiring users to pay more out-of-pocket. This can be particularly beneficial given the unique economic context of Val Verde County.
What are the enrollment periods and who should consider this plan?▾
Enrollment periods include Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, Open Enrollment Periods, and Special Enrollment Periods. This plan is ideal for individuals with unique health needs or those seeking a more affordable option.
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