ACA Health Insurance in Tarrant County, Texas. About 326,673 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 56 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.
Tarrant County ACA Health Insurance — quick answer
Tarrant County, TX has about 2,185,030 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 Gold Plus H4007, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1, Aetna Medicare Eagle. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Tarrant County aca health insurance market
Tarrant County has about 2,185,030 residents, 13% 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, Aetna Medicare Eagle — 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 Tarrant 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).
Tarrant County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
2,185,030
Medicare beneficiaries
326,673
MA penetration
56%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Tarrant County different: Home county of Boomer Benefits — TX's most-cited Medicare publication (CNBC, Forbes, Yahoo Finance). Strong content competition.
Top carriers in Tarrant County
Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
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 Tarrant 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. Tarrant 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
▸JPS Health Network
▸Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
▸Baylor Scott & White All Saints
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Major hospitals: JPS Health Network, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White All Saints
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Tarrant County?▾
Tarrant County has about 2,185,030 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 13% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Tarrant County?▾
The largest carriers in Tarrant County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO), Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO). 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 Tarrant County?▾
TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include JPS Health Network, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White All Saints.
How does being the home county of Boomer Benefits affect my ACA health insurance options?▾
As Tarrant County is Boomer Benefits' home county, residents have access to their comprehensive resources and expertise. This means you can get personalized advice tailored specifically for your needs.
When should I enroll in Marketplace plans if I’m under 65 in Tarrant County?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7. Additionally, you can enroll outside of this period if you experience a life event or have income changes.
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