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Cooke County Medicare data (2026)
Aggregate Medicare facts for Cooke County, Texas — from CMS, KFF, and the U.S. Census. Free to cite and reuse. No plan names, no rankings.
Cooke County — quick facts
In Cooke County, Texas, about 8,500 people are enrolled in Medicare, with roughly 29% in Medicare Advantage and the remaining 71% in Original Medicare. About 20% of the county's 43,046 residents are age 65 or older, and around 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available there. These are aggregate CMS, KFF, and U.S. Census figures — not a plan or carrier recommendation.
Updated 2026-06-06 · Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment + MA/Part D landscape (May 2026), KFF, U.S. Census ACS 5-Year
8,500
Medicare beneficiaries
29%
in Medicare Advantage
20%
residents age 65+
18
MA plans available
Why the plan count can change year to year
The number of Medicare Advantage plans available in a county isn't fixed — carriers enter and exit markets each year as Medicare's payment and Star-Ratings rules change. For 2026 the national Medicare Advantage plan count fell about 9%, and roughly 2.6 million members nationwide had their plan terminated and had to choose again (CMS, 2025). If your plan is non-renewed, you get a Special Enrollment Period — and your doctors and prescriptions may not carry over, so they're worth re-checking.
We track the Texas + Florida picture in our 2026 carrier-exit brief. Which specific plans serve Cooke County — and whether they fit you — is something we go through one-on-one, free.
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Common questions
How many people have Medicare in Cooke County?
About 8,500 Texans in Cooke County are enrolled in Medicare per the latest CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment data. Around 29% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare, with or without a Medigap policy.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Cooke County?
As of the May 2026 CMS landscape data, about 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Cooke County residents. That is a count of available plans only — it is not a list of plans we sell and not a recommendation. Each plan has its own network and drug list, which is why a free review confirms the real fit.
What share of Cooke County is age 65 or older?
About 20% of Cooke County's roughly 43,046 residents are age 65 or older, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates.
Where can I get free, unbiased Medicare help in Cooke County?
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling. You can also contact Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE for all of your options. Giron Agency offers a free, no-obligation review as well.
Sources: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment; CMS Medicare Advantage / Part D landscape (May 2026); KFF Medicare Advantage analysis; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year. Figures are aggregate and rounded. Giron Agency LLC is a licensed insurance agency; this is reference data, not a recommendation of any plan or carrier. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.