Medicare Advantage in Eastland County, Texas. About 5,062 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 47 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.
Eastland County, TX has 5,062 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 47% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Anthem. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Eastland County medicare advantage market
About 47% of Eastland County's 5,062 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. 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. 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 11 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Eastland County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Eastland County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
18,011
Medicare beneficiaries
5,062
MA penetration
47%
Age 65 or older
22%
What makes Eastland County different: Medicare Advantage in rural Eastland County has grown explosively, with MA enrollment nearly tripling from 809 beneficiaries in 2013 to 2,196 in 2024 (about 44% of the county's 4,944 Medicare beneficiaries) - and the county's lone critical-access facility, Eastland Memorial Hospital, runs its own dialysis clinic serving local ESRD beneficiaries who would otherwise drive to Abilene.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Eastland County
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Anthem (WellPoint)
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 Eastland 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. Eastland County has 1
major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians
participate in the specific plan you're considering.
Anthem 3.5★
Search "Anthem (WellPoint) provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Eastland 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: Eastland Memorial Hospital (Eastland, TX - Critical Access Hospital, CCN 450411)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Eastland County?▾
About 5,062 Texans in Eastland County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 47% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Eastland County?▾
The largest carriers in Eastland County are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Anthem (WellPoint). 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 Eastland County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Eastland Memorial Hospital (Eastland, TX - Critical Access Hospital, CCN 450411).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Eastland County?▾
As of May 2026, about 11 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Eastland 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.
How does the unique situation in Eastland County affect Medicare Advantage plans?▾
In rural Eastland County, the local critical-access facility, Eastland Memorial Hospital, operates its own dialysis clinic. This means ESRD beneficiaries can receive treatment locally without driving to Abilene.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans?▾
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. Open Enrollment Periods and Special Enrollment Periods are also available for changes based on life events.
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