Denton County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 1,011,775
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 135,476
- MA penetration
- 45%
- Age 65 or older
- 11%
What makes Denton County different: DFW north growth corridor — high under-65 ACA demand from corporate transplants.
ACA Health Insurance in Denton County, Texas. About 135,476 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
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Denton County ACA Health Insurance — quick answer
Denton County, TX has about 1,011,775 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 Humana Gold Plus H4007, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1, Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Denton County aca health insurance market
Denton County has about 1,011,775 residents, 11% of them 65 or older. For aca health insurance, the carriers with the strongest local presence include Humana Gold Plus H4007, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1, Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage — but the right fit depends on your household size, income, and which doctors you want to keep. We compare Humana Gold Plus H4007 against every other carrier serving Denton 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).
Top carriers in Denton County
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Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage (HMO)
4-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 Denton 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. Denton County has 3 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
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
- Medical City Denton
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Denton carriers — network lookup
- Humana Gold Plus H4007 4★
Humana provider finder ↗ - UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 4★
UHC AARP find-a-doctor ↗ - Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage 4★
Search "Texas Health provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors at no cost during any consult.
Want to talk it through?
Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Denton County plans that fit your situation.
Local resources in Denton County
- SHIP counseling: TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments — 1-800-252-9240
- Major hospitals: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Medical City Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Denton County?
Denton County has about 1,011,775 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 11% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Denton County?
The largest carriers in Denton County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO), Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage (HMO). 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 Denton County?
TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Medical City Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound.
Why is ACA health insurance important for residents of Denton County?
Due to the high demand for ACA plans among younger residents in Denton's growth corridor, it’s crucial for those under 65 to explore options like Humana Gold Plus H4007 and UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1.
When is the best time to enroll in an ACA plan?
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7. Outside this period, you can still enroll during Open Enrollment Periods or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event.