ACA Health Insurance in Brazos County, Texas. About 30,191 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 51 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and Baylor Scott & White. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Brazos County ACA Health Insurance — quick answer
Brazos County, TX has about 249,600 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (11% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for aca health insurance include UnitedHealthcare, Baylor Scott & White, Humana. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Brazos County aca health insurance market
Brazos County has about 249,600 residents, 11% of them 65 or older. For aca health insurance, the carriers with the strongest local presence include UnitedHealthcare, Baylor Scott & White, Humana — but the right fit depends on your household size, income, and which doctors you want to keep. We compare UnitedHealthcare against every other carrier serving Brazos 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).
Brazos County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
249,600
Medicare beneficiaries
30,191
MA penetration
51%
Age 65 or older
11%
What makes Brazos County different: Brazos County is dominated by Texas A&M University in College Station, giving it the youngest demographic profile of this group: only 10.9% of residents are 65 or older, well under the 14% Texas average. That university-driven youth keeps Medicare Advantage penetration relatively low (~27%), and Baylor Scott & White-College Station and CHI St. Joseph (Bryan) are the anchor health systems for the Brazos Valley.
Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana (Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 PPO)
4-star CMS rating
WellCare
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 Brazos 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. Brazos County has 4
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–¸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
â–¸CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan)
â–¸CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital
â–¸The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Major hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan), CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital, The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Brazos County?â–¾
Brazos County has about 249,600 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 11% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Brazos County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Brazos County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage TX-0015 HMO-POS), Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS), Humana (Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 PPO), WellCare. 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 Brazos County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan), CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital, The Physicians Centre Hospital (Bryan).
Why are there fewer Medicare Advantage options in Brazos County?â–¾
Brazos County has a younger population due to the presence of Texas A&M University, with only 10.9% of residents aged 65 or older compared to the state average of 14%. This youthful demographic results in lower Medicare Advantage penetration.
When can I enroll in ACA Marketplace plans for under-65 Texans?â–¾
For under-65 Texans, you can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7. Special enrollment periods are also available if you have a qualifying life event.
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