Medicare Advantage in Ellis County, Texas. About 37,771 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 53 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Ellis County, TX has 37,771 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 53% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Baylor Scott & White. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Ellis County medicare advantage market
About 53% of Ellis County's 37,771 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 13% of Ellis 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. 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 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Ellis County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Ellis County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
232,400
Medicare beneficiaries
37,771
MA penetration
53%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Ellis County different: Ellis County is a southern exurban edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex along the I-35E corridor, with Waxahachie and Midlothian absorbing fast suburban growth and Midlothian's cement and steel plants forming an industrial base. UnitedHealthcare's AARP plans dominate the Medicare Advantage market here (the top two plans alone hold over 5,200 enrollees), and the county is served by Baylor Scott & White-Waxahachie and Methodist Midlothian Medical Center.
Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana
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 Ellis 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. Ellis County has 4
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
▸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
▸Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
▸Ennis Regional Medical Center
▸Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Waxahachie
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: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, Ennis Regional Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Waxahachie
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Ellis County?▾
About 37,771 Texans in Ellis County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 53% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Ellis County?▾
The largest carriers in Ellis County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage Extras TX-27 HMO-POS), UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials TX-22 HMO-POS), Baylor Scott & White (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx HMO-POS), Humana. 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 Ellis County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, Ennis Regional Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Waxahachie.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Ellis County?▾
As of May 2026, about 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Ellis County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Baylor Scott & White Health, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How do UnitedHealthcare's AARP plans dominate the Medicare Advantage market in Ellis County?▾
UnitedHealthcare's AARP plans have a significant presence, serving over 5,200 enrollees, which makes them the dominant force in the Medicare Advantage market here.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage plans for this area?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7 each year. Open enrollment periods and special enrollment periods also allow you to switch if your circumstances change.
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