Medicare Advantage in Gillespie County, Texas. About 9,878 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 30 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and Devoted Health. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Gillespie County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Gillespie County, TX has 9,878 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 30% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, Devoted Health, UnitedHealthcare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Gillespie County medicare advantage market
At roughly 30% MA penetration, most of Gillespie County's 9,878 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. The county skews older than the Texas average (32% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. Humana 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 13 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Gillespie County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Gillespie County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
28,928
Medicare beneficiaries
9,878
MA penetration
30%
Age 65 or older
32%
What makes Gillespie County different: Gillespie County, anchored by the German heritage town of Fredericksburg, is the heart of Texas Hill Country wine country and one of the state's premier retirement destinations, with roughly a third of residents aged 65 or older and a median age of 50.7. Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial) in Fredericksburg is a licensed acute-care hospital serving eight surrounding counties.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Gillespie County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Devoted Health
4.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
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 Gillespie 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. Gillespie 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
▸Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Free help in Gillespie 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.
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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: Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Gillespie County?▾
About 9,878 Texans in Gillespie County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 30% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Gillespie County?▾
The largest carriers in Gillespie County are Humana, Devoted Health, UnitedHealthcare. 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 Gillespie County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Methodist Hospital Hill Country (formerly Hill Country Memorial), Fredericksburg.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Gillespie County?▾
As of May 2026, about 13 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Gillespie County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Devoted Health, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Advantage fit with the unique demographics of Gillespie County?▾
With over 8,998 Medicare beneficiaries and a significant portion aged 65 or older, Medicare Advantage plans like Humana offer tailored coverage that fits well within Gillespie County's demographic profile.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan for Medicare in Gillespie County?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during a Special Election Period if your circumstances change. Check with Matt Giron for personalized advice.
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