Final Expense in Erath County, Texas. About 7,830 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and Humana. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Erath County, TX has about 43,827 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (16% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for final expense include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Erath County final expense market
Erath County has about 43,827 residents, 16% of them 65 or older. For final expense, the carriers with the strongest local presence include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan — 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 Erath 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).
Erath County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
43,827
Medicare beneficiaries
7,830
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
16%
What makes Erath County different: Erath County's seat, Stephenville, is a leading dairy-producing county in Texas and styles itself the 'Cowboy Capital of the World,' with agriculture its dominant industry. It is home to Tarleton State University and its 13,000-plus students, keeping the county's median age relatively young. The 98-bed, Level IV-trauma Texas Health Stephenville (Texas Health Harris Methodist) has anchored local care since 1926.
Top carriers in Erath County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
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 Erath County
Each Final Expense plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Erath 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
▸Texas Health Stephenville (Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Major hospitals: Texas Health Stephenville (Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Erath County?▾
Erath County has about 43,827 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 16% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Erath County?▾
The largest carriers in Erath County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan. 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 Erath County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Texas Health Stephenville (Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville).
How does the presence of Tarleton State University affect my final expense insurance needs?▾
With over 13,000 students at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Erath County has a relatively young median age. This can influence your final expense coverage, as younger individuals might have different funeral and burial cost considerations.
When should I enroll in the $5,000-$50,000 simplified-issue whole life plan for final expenses?▾
It's best to enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7. However, you can also enroll outside this period through Special Enrollment Periods if there are qualifying life events.
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