Medicare Advantage in Jackson County, Texas. About 3,512 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 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.
Jackson County, TX has 3,512 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Jackson County medicare advantage market
About 45% of Jackson County's 3,512 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 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jackson County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Jackson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
15,152
Medicare beneficiaries
3,512
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Jackson County different: Despite being a rural Gulf Coast county of ~15,000, Jackson County has unusually high Medicare Advantage penetration for rural Texas: 1,487 of its 3,371 Medicare beneficiaries (44%) were in MA/other health plans in 2024, up sharply from just 422 of 2,644 (16%) in 2013, reflecting aggressive Humana and UnitedHealthcare/WellMed expansion into the Victoria-Edna corridor.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Jackson County
Humana
3.75-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum)
3.75-star CMS rating
Aetna (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 Jackson 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. Jackson County has 3
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
▸Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma
▸Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital
▸DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
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: Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Jackson County?▾
About 3,512 Texans in Jackson County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 45% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Jackson County?▾
The largest carriers in Jackson County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (incl. WellMed/Optum), Aetna (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 Jackson County?▾
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX) - 25-bed critical access hospital, Level IV trauma, Citizens Medical Center (Victoria, TX) - nearest regional acute-care hospital, DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX) - regional referral hospital.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jackson County?▾
As of May 2026, about 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Jackson County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why is Medicare Advantage so popular in Jackson County?▾
Jackson County has seen a significant increase in Medicare Advantage enrollment, with 1,487 out of 3,371 beneficiaries choosing this option, reflecting Humana and UnitedHealthcare's strong presence in the Victoria-Edna area.
When can I enroll in Part C plans?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 each year. Special enrollment periods may also apply for life changes like moving or losing other coverage.
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