Final Expense in Jim Wells County, Texas. About 8,701 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 71 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.
Jim Wells County, TX has about 38,850 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (15% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for final expense include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Jim Wells County final expense market
Jim Wells County has about 38,850 residents, 15% of them 65 or older. For final expense, the carriers with the strongest local presence include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna — 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 Jim Wells 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).
Jim Wells County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
38,850
Medicare beneficiaries
8,701
MA penetration
71%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Jim Wells County different: Jim Wells County, a majority-Hispanic South Texas oil-and-ranching county seated at Alice, shows the region's hallmark high Medicare Advantage penetration (~65%, far above the Texas average); CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, a 159-bed Level IV trauma center, is its main acute-care facility.
Top carriers in Jim Wells County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Jim Wells 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. Jim Wells 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
â–¸CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors
at no cost during any consult.
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Jim Wells County has about 38,850 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 15% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Jim Wells County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Jim Wells County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Humana, Aetna. 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 Jim Wells County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice.
How does the high Medicare Advantage penetration in Jim Wells County affect final expense coverage?â–¾
Due to the high Medicare Advantage penetration (~65%) in Jim Wells County, it's important to consider how this impacts your funeral and burial needs. Our simplified-issue whole life insurance can provide up to $50,000 in coverage tailored to local residents.
When is the best time to enroll in final expense coverage for Jim Wells County?â–¾
While you can enroll at any time, it's advisable to consider enrolling during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7. This period allows you to review your options and ensure you have adequate coverage before the new year.
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