Denton County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 1,011,775
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 135,476
- MA penetration
- 45%
- Age 65 or older
- 11%
What makes Denton County different: DFW north growth corridor — high under-65 ACA demand from corporate transplants.
Medicare Advantage in Denton County, Texas. About 135,476 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
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Denton County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Denton County, TX has 135,476 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1, Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Denton County medicare advantage market
About 45% of Denton County's 135,476 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 Denton 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 35 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Denton County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Denton County
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Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage (HMO)
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 Denton 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. Denton 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
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
- Medical City Denton
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Denton carriers — network lookup
- Humana Gold Plus H4007 4★
Humana provider finder ↗ - UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 4★
UHC AARP find-a-doctor ↗ - Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage 4★
Search "Texas Health provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Denton County: TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments — 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.
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Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Denton County plans that fit your situation.
Local resources in Denton County
- SHIP counseling: TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments — 1-800-252-9240
- Major hospitals: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Medical City Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Denton County?
About 135,476 Texans in Denton 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 Denton County?
The largest carriers in Denton County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO), Texas Health Aetna Medicare Advantage (HMO). 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 Denton County?
TX HICAP — North Central Texas Council of Governments (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Medical City Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Denton County?
As of May 2026, about 35 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Denton County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Advantage fit with the high demand for ACA coverage among corporate transplants in Denton County?
Due to the influx of young professionals from DFW areas, many are choosing Medicare Advantage plans that offer comprehensive coverage. These plans can be tailored to meet both their medical and drug needs.
When is the best time for seniors to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?
Seniors should consider enrolling during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during Special Enrollment Periods if there's a qualifying life event.