Medicare Advantage in Aransas County, Texas. About 8,811 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 57 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.
Aransas County, TX has 8,811 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 57% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Aransas County medicare advantage market
About 57% of Aransas County's 8,811 Medicare beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage — right around the national norm — so you'll find a genuine mix of competitive MA plans and Medigap options here rather than a one-sided market. The county skews older than the Texas average (29% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. UnitedHealthcare currently leads the county by enrollment, but the lowest total-cost plan for your specific drugs and doctors is often a smaller carrier — which is why we run all of them side by side instead of pushing the biggest name. Right now roughly 19 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Aransas County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Aransas County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
26,606
Medicare beneficiaries
8,811
MA penetration
57%
Age 65 or older
29%
What makes Aransas County different: Aransas County, on the Texas Coastal Bend around the resort town of Rockport-Fulton, is one of the state's most age-skewed counties, with roughly 28.7% of residents 65 or older and a median age above 52, driven by coastal retirees and Winter Texans. The county has no full-service hospital; ER 24/7 Rockport (a department of Corpus Christi Medical Center) provides emergency care, with full inpatient care in Corpus Christi.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Aransas County
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare
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 Aransas County
Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Aransas County has 2
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
▸ER 24/7 Rockport (department of Corpus Christi Medical Center)
▸Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area (Corpus Christi)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
WellCare 3.5★
Search "WellCare provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Aransas County: Texas HICAP — call 1-800-252-9240.
SHIP counselors offer free unbiased Medicare guidance and can run network checks at no cost.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors
at no cost during any consult.
Medicare AEP opens in 131 days
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Outside the windows, Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) still let you change plans if you moved, lost coverage, qualify for Extra Help / dual eligible, or had a plan terminated. Call to see if you qualify.
Major hospitals: ER 24/7 Rockport (department of Corpus Christi Medical Center), Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area (Corpus Christi)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Aransas County?▾
About 8,811 Texans in Aransas County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 57% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Aransas County?▾
The largest carriers in Aransas County are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, WellCare. We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
What SHIP resources are available in Aransas County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include ER 24/7 Rockport (department of Corpus Christi Medical Center), Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area (Corpus Christi).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Aransas County?▾
As of May 2026, about 19 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Aransas County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does the high percentage of seniors affect Medicare Advantage plans in Aransas County?▾
With nearly 29% of residents aged 65+, many are choosing Medicare Advantage, which offers comprehensive coverage including hospital and medical benefits. This makes it easier to find tailored plans that fit local needs.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7) or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a life change event. It’s important to compare plans to find one that fits your healthcare needs and budget.
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