Medicare Advantage in Gonzales County, Texas. About 4,608 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.
Gonzales County, TX has 4,608 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 47% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna Medicare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Gonzales County medicare advantage market
About 47% of Gonzales County's 4,608 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 16 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Gonzales County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Gonzales County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
19,851
Medicare beneficiaries
4,608
MA penetration
47%
Age 65 or older
22%
What makes Gonzales County different: Medicare Advantage penetration in Gonzales County tripled from 14.9% in 2013 to 45.2% in 2024, and the market is unusually Hispanic for a rural county: 29% of its 4,576 Medicare beneficiaries (1,333 people) are Hispanic, with 14% dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, per CMS enrollment data.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Gonzales County
UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Aetna Medicare (CVS Health)
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 Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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
▸Gonzales Healthcare Systems - Memorial Hospital (Gonzales, TX)
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 Gonzales 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: Gonzales Healthcare Systems - Memorial Hospital (Gonzales, TX)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Gonzales County?▾
About 4,608 Texans in Gonzales 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 Gonzales County?▾
The largest carriers in Gonzales County are UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group), Humana, Aetna Medicare (CVS Health). 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 Gonzales County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Gonzales Healthcare Systems - Memorial Hospital (Gonzales, TX).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Gonzales County?▾
As of May 2026, about 16 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Gonzales 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.
Why are so many Medicare beneficiaries Hispanic in Gonzales County?▾
Gonzales County has a unique demographic with 29% of its 4,576 Medicare beneficiaries being Hispanic. This makes it one of the more diverse rural areas for seniors.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage in Gonzales, TX?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year, or during a Special Enrollment Period if you have a qualifying life event. Check with your local agent for more details.
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