Medicare Advantage in Hood County, Texas. About 20,811 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 49 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.
Hood County, TX has 20,811 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 49% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Sierra Health and Life. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hood County medicare advantage market
About 49% of Hood County's 20,811 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 (27% 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 22 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hood County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Hood County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
69,126
Medicare beneficiaries
20,811
MA penetration
49%
Age 65 or older
27%
What makes Hood County different: Hood County is a genuine retirement destination — its median age is about 45 and roughly 26.5% of residents are 65+, more than double the Texas average, anchored by the lake-and-golf community around Granbury. With about 20,050 Medicare beneficiaries and nearly half (about 9,750, ~48.6%) already enrolled in Medicare Advantage, it has the deepest senior-insurance market of this batch, with the 73-bed Lake Granbury Medical Center serving Hood, Somervell and Erath counties.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hood County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4.5-star CMS rating
Humana (HumanaChoice PPO)
4-star CMS rating
Sierra Health and Life (Humana)
4-star CMS rating
Cigna HealthSpring
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 Hood 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. Hood 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
▸Lake Granbury Medical Center (Granbury)
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: Lake Granbury Medical Center (Granbury)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hood County?▾
About 20,811 Texans in Hood County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 49% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hood County?▾
The largest carriers in Hood County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana (HumanaChoice PPO), Sierra Health and Life (Humana), Cigna HealthSpring. 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 Hood County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Lake Granbury Medical Center (Granbury).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hood County?▾
As of May 2026, about 22 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hood County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why are so many seniors over 45 in Hood County?▾
Hood County is a popular retirement destination due to its lake-and-golf community around Granbury, attracting older residents and families.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage in Hood County?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 or Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if you have a qualifying life event. Check with your local agent for more details.
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