Medicare Advantage in Dallas County, Texas. About 362,489 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 55 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and Cigna TotalCare H4513. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Dallas County, TX has 362,489 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 55% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, Cigna TotalCare H4513, Wellpoint Texas Group. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Dallas County medicare advantage market
About 55% of Dallas County's 362,489 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. Only 11% of Dallas residents are 65 or older, so it's a younger county where fewer agents specialize in Medicare locally — exactly the gap a dedicated Texas agent fills. Humana Gold Plus H4007 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 41 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Dallas County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Dallas County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
2,613,539
Medicare beneficiaries
362,489
MA penetration
55%
Age 65 or older
11%
What makes Dallas County different: Humana holds ≥50% of all MA enrollees in Dallas County — among the most concentrated MA markets in the U.S. per KFF.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Dallas County
Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Cigna TotalCare H4513 (HMO D-SNP)
4-star CMS rating
Wellpoint Texas Group (PPO)
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 Dallas 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. Dallas County has 3
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
▸UT Southwestern Medical Center
▸Parkland Health
▸Baylor University Medical Center
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.
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: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health, Baylor University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Dallas County?▾
About 362,489 Texans in Dallas County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 55% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Dallas County?▾
The largest carriers in Dallas County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), Cigna TotalCare H4513 (HMO D-SNP), Wellpoint Texas Group (PPO). 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 Dallas County?▾
TX HICAP — Dallas Area Agency on Aging (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health, Baylor University Medical Center.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Dallas County?▾
As of May 2026, about 41 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Dallas County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why is Humana so dominant in Dallas County?▾
Humana controls more than 50% of Medicare Advantage enrollees in Dallas County, making it the most popular choice among seniors here.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage 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 or other qualifying events.
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