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Matt Giron
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Brown County, TX has 9,945 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 40% 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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At roughly 40% MA penetration, most of Brown County's 9,945 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 (22% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. 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 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Brown County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Brown County different: Brown County's economy is rooted in ranching, cotton and oil, with Brownwood serving as the regional commercial hub of the Central Texas 'Heart of Texas' region. Its acute-care anchor, the 188-bed former Brownwood Regional Medical Center, was rebranded Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood and is one of the county's largest employers.
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.
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. Brown County has 1 major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians participate in the specific plan you're considering.
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 Brown 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.
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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.
Check SEP eligibility (15-min) →Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Brown County plans that fit your situation.
About 9,945 Texans in Brown 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).
The largest carriers in Brown 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.
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (formerly Brownwood Regional Medical Center).
As of May 2026, about 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Brown County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Elevance Health, Inc., CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Many residents rely on Hendrick Medical Center for their healthcare, which offers comprehensive Part C plans that include hospital, medical, and drug coverage. These plans can be tailored to meet the unique health needs of rural communities like those in Brown County.
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during a Special Election Period if you have a qualifying event. It's important to review your options and consult with a local agent to ensure you choose a plan that fits your needs.
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