Medicare Advantage in Hardin County, Texas. About 13,128 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 55 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Hardin County, TX has 13,128 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 55% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare TexanPlus. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hardin County medicare advantage market
About 55% of Hardin County's 13,128 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. 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 28 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hardin County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Hardin County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
58,670
Medicare beneficiaries
13,128
MA penetration
55%
Age 65 or older
18%
What makes Hardin County different: Hardin County is a blue-collar Piney Woods county in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro where Lumberton, Silsbee and Kountze residents commute to Golden Triangle refineries and timber jobs. It went more than 20 years without a hospital until the freestanding Altus Lumberton facility gained full hospital licensing at the end of 2019; most acute and inpatient care is still delivered through Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, about 15 miles south. Medicare Advantage take-up runs high (HumanaChoice PPO is the single largest plan), suiting a working-class retiree base that values $0-premium bundled coverage.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin County
Humana (HumanaChoice PPO)
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
WellCare TexanPlus (HMO-POS)
3.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Hardin 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. Hardin County has 2
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
▸Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (Beaumont, serving Hardin County)
▸Altus Lumberton Hospital (Lumberton)
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: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (Beaumont, serving Hardin County), Altus Lumberton Hospital (Lumberton)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hardin County?▾
About 13,128 Texans in Hardin County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 55% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hardin County?▾
The largest carriers in Hardin County are Humana (HumanaChoice PPO), UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), WellCare TexanPlus (HMO-POS), Aetna. 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 Hardin County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (Beaumont, serving Hardin County), Altus Lumberton Hospital (Lumberton).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hardin County?▾
As of May 2026, about 28 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hardin County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Advantage fit for residents commuting to Beaumont's refineries?▾
Residents often choose HumanaChoice PPO due to its $0 premium and comprehensive coverage, perfect for those working in the Golden Triangle area where job security is key.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage in Hardin County?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event. Check with your local agent for more details.
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