ACA Health Insurance in Jackson County, Texas. About 3,512 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 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.
Jackson County ACA Health Insurance — quick answer
Jackson County, TX has about 15,152 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (21% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for aca health insurance include Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Jackson County aca health insurance market
Jackson County has about 15,152 residents, 21% of them 65 or older. For aca health insurance, the carriers with the strongest local presence include Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna — 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 Jackson 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).
Jackson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
15,152
Medicare beneficiaries
3,512
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Jackson County different: Despite being a rural Gulf Coast county of ~15,000, Jackson County has unusually high Medicare Advantage penetration for rural Texas: 1,487 of its 3,371 Medicare beneficiaries (44%) were in MA/other health plans in 2024, up sharply from just 422 of 2,644 (16%) in 2013, reflecting aggressive Humana and UnitedHealthcare/WellMed expansion into the Victoria-Edna corridor.
Top carriers in Jackson County
Humana
3.75-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum)
3.75-star CMS rating
Aetna (CVS Health)
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 Jackson 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. Jackson 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
â–¸Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma
â–¸Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital
â–¸DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Major hospitals: Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Jackson County?â–¾
Jackson County has about 15,152 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 21% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Jackson County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Jackson County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum), Aetna (CVS Health). 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 Jackson County?â–¾
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital.
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