Medicare Advantage in Austin County, Texas. About 7,864 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.
Austin County, TX has 7,864 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Austin County medicare advantage market
About 45% of Austin County's 7,864 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. Humana 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 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Austin County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Austin County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
34,372
Medicare beneficiaries
7,864
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Austin County different: Austin County is a retiree-leaning rural county about 50 miles west-northwest of Houston where Bellville is the county seat (named for colonist Thomas B. Bell) and Sealy is the largest city. Its sole hospital, Mid Coast Medical Center-Bellville, traces to a small facility born of the 1920s Raccoon Bend oil boom and is now a locally operated acute-care hospital.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Austin County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
3.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Austin 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. Austin 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
▸Mid Coast Medical Center - Bellville (formerly CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Free help in Austin 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: Mid Coast Medical Center - Bellville (formerly CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Austin County?▾
About 7,864 Texans in Austin County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 45% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Austin County?▾
The largest carriers in Austin County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare (Centene), Aetna. 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 Austin County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Mid Coast Medical Center - Bellville (formerly CHI St. Joseph Health Bellville Hospital).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Austin County?▾
As of May 2026, about 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Austin County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Humana Inc., Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does the unique hospital in Austin County affect Medicare Advantage options?▾
Austin County’s sole hospital, Mid Coast Medical Center-Bellville, offers specialized services that can impact your MA plan choices. Our local agent can help you find a plan that covers these specific needs.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Advantage in Austin County?▾
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 is when you can switch plans. Outside of this, you may qualify for a Special Election Period if your circumstances change.
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