Medicare Advantage in Hockley County, Texas. About 4,350 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 53 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.
Hockley County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Hockley County, TX has 4,350 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 53% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Wellcare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hockley County medicare advantage market
About 53% of Hockley County's 4,350 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. 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 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hockley County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Hockley County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
21,363
Medicare beneficiaries
4,350
MA penetration
53%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Hockley County different: Despite being a rural West Texas cotton-and-oil county, Hockley County has unusually high Medicare Advantage penetration - about 51.6% of its 4,161 Medicare beneficiaries are in MA plans (CMS 2024), driven largely by UnitedHealthcare and Humana PPO products that work with the local 49-bed Covenant Hospital Levelland; the county's roughly 50% Hispanic population also fuels strong demand for dual-eligible Special Needs Plans like Wellcare's H5294.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hockley County
UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana
3.5-star CMS rating
Wellcare (Centene)
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 Hockley 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. Hockley 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
â–¸Covenant Hospital Levelland
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 Hockley 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.
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hockley County?â–¾
About 4,350 Texans in Hockley 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 Hockley County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Hockley County are UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group), Humana, Wellcare (Centene). 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 Hockley County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Covenant Hospital Levelland.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hockley County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hockley County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Centene Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why do so many seniors in Hockley County choose Medicare Advantage?â–¾
In Hockley County, nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries opt for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans due to the strong presence of UnitedHealthcare and Humana PPOs that offer comprehensive coverage and work well with local Covenant Hospital Levelland.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?â–¾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or through Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event. Our local agent can help guide you on when and how to enroll.
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