Medicare Advantage in Calhoun County, Texas. About 4,685 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 51 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.
Calhoun County, TX has 4,685 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 51% 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 Calhoun County medicare advantage market
About 51% of Calhoun County's 4,685 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. 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 12 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Calhoun County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Calhoun County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
19,868
Medicare beneficiaries
4,685
MA penetration
51%
Age 65 or older
20%
What makes Calhoun County different: Despite being a rural Gulf Coast county, Calhoun County has seen Medicare Advantage flip the market: MA enrollment climbed from just 347 beneficiaries (about 9% penetration) in 2013 to 2,152 (about 47%) of its 4,582 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024, with UnitedHealthcare's AARP HMO-POS plans (notably the 4.5-star TX-0011 plan) and Humana's HumanaChoice PPO leading enrollment, while the entire county is served by a single 25-bed critical-access hospital, Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Calhoun County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana (HumanaChoice)
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 Calhoun 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. Calhoun 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
▸Memorial Medical Center (Port Lavaca)
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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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: Memorial Medical Center (Port Lavaca)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Calhoun County?▾
About 4,685 Texans in Calhoun County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 51% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Calhoun County?▾
The largest carriers in Calhoun County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana (HumanaChoice), 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 Calhoun County?▾
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Memorial Medical Center (Port Lavaca).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Calhoun County?▾
As of May 2026, about 12 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Calhoun County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Regency ISNP Holdings LLC. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why has Medicare Advantage enrollment increased so much in Calhoun County?▾
In Calhoun County, despite its rural setting, Medicare Advantage enrollment surged from about 9% to 47% of beneficiaries since 2013. This growth is particularly notable with UnitedHealthcare's AARP HMO-POS plans leading the way.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 each year. Special enrollment periods may also apply for life changes. Matt can help you compare and switch plans at no cost.
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