Medicare Advantage in Blanco County, Texas. About 4,350 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 40 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.
Blanco County, TX has 4,350 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 40% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Blanco County medicare advantage market
At roughly 40% MA penetration, most of Blanco County's 4,350 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. The county skews older than the Texas average (26% 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 Blanco County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Blanco County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
12,446
Medicare beneficiaries
4,350
MA penetration
40%
Age 65 or older
26%
What makes Blanco County different: Blanco County has no hospital within its borders, so its roughly 4,250 Medicare beneficiaries must drive to acute-care facilities in neighboring counties - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Marble Falls (Burnet County) or Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg (Gillespie County); this rural-access gap helps explain why Medicare Advantage penetration sits near 38%, with PPO products from UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna - whose broader out-of-network access suits residents who routinely cross county lines for care - prominent in the market.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Blanco County
UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana
3.5-star CMS rating
Aetna (CVS Health)
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 Blanco 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. Blanco 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
▸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls
▸Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg
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 Blanco 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: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls, Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Blanco County?▾
About 4,350 Texans in Blanco County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 40% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Blanco County?▾
The largest carriers in Blanco County are UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group), Humana, Aetna (CVS Health). 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 Blanco County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls, Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Blanco County?▾
As of May 2026, about 19 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Blanco County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, Devoted Health, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why do so many Medicare beneficiaries in Blanco County choose Medicare Advantage?▾
Blanco County has no hospital within its borders, forcing residents to drive to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Marble Falls (Burnet County) or Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg (Gillespie County). Medicare Advantage plans offer broader out-of-network access, making them a practical choice for those who frequently cross county lines for care.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7 each year. Special enrollment periods may also apply if you have a qualifying life event, such as moving to Blanco County or losing other coverage.
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