ACA Health Insurance in Bee County, Texas. About 5,121 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 67 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Bee County, TX has about 32,379 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (13% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for aca health insurance include Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Bee County aca health insurance market
Bee County has about 32,379 residents, 13% of them 65 or older. For aca health insurance, the carriers with the strongest local presence include Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare — but the right fit depends on your household size, income, and which doctors you want to keep. We compare Humana against every other carrier serving Bee County at no cost, because the plan with the lowest sticker premium is rarely the one with the lowest total annual cost once subsidies, deductibles, and your prescriptions are factored in. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Bee County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
32,379
Medicare beneficiaries
5,121
MA penetration
67%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Bee County different: Bee County, anchored by Beeville in the South Texas brush country, has one of the younger senior shares in the region (about 13% age 65+) and a heavily Hispanic, agriculture- and corrections-linked workforce. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville, a roughly 69-bed Level IV Trauma Center, is the county's primary acute-care facility.
Top carriers in Bee County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
3.5-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
3.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Bee County
Each ACA Health Insurance plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Bee 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
▸CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Bee County has about 32,379 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 13% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Bee County?▾
The largest carriers in Bee County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare (Centene), Aetna. We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
What state resources are available in Bee County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville.
How does the younger senior population affect my insurance options?▾
In Bee County, with only about 13% of residents being age 65+, you might find more competitive plans compared to areas with higher senior populations. Our local agent can help you navigate these unique circumstances.
What are the enrollment periods for Marketplace plans in this area?▾
Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is from November 1 to December 15, and Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7. Special Enrollments (SEPs) may also be available based on life changes.
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