Medicare Advantage in Jones County, Texas. About 3,729 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 44 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.
Jones County, TX has 3,729 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 44% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Jones County medicare advantage market
At roughly 44% MA penetration, most of Jones County's 3,729 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. 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 9 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jones County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Jones County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
20,304
Medicare beneficiaries
3,729
MA penetration
44%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Jones County different: Jones County's Medicare market is shaped by two factors. First, the county is home to two adjacent TDCJ state prison units on FM 3522 northeast of Abilene (the maximum-security French M. Robertson Unit, total capacity ~2,984, and the co-located John Middleton Transfer Facility, capacity ~2,128); their large incarcerated working-age population holds the county's age-65+ share to about 15% and the Medicare-beneficiary share to roughly 17% of total population (3,463 of ~20,300), low for rural Texas. Second, in March 2023 the county seat's Anson General Hospital became the second hospital in the nation to convert to the new federal Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation, dropping inpatient beds to focus on emergency and outpatient care in order to stay open.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Jones County
Humana
4.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
4.5-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 Jones 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. Jones 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
▸Anson General Hospital (Anson, Rural Emergency Hospital)
▸Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene, 438-bed Level III trauma regional referral center)
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: Anson General Hospital (Anson, Rural Emergency Hospital), Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene, 438-bed Level III trauma regional referral center)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Jones County?▾
About 3,729 Texans in Jones County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 44% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Jones County?▾
The largest carriers in Jones County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare. 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 Jones County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Anson General Hospital (Anson, Rural Emergency Hospital), Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene, 438-bed Level III trauma regional referral center).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jones County?▾
As of May 2026, about 9 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Jones County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Elevance Health, Inc., CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does the large prison population affect Medicare enrollment in Jones County?▾
With a significant working-age incarcerated population, Jones County has only about 15% of residents age 65+ and 3,463 Medicare beneficiaries out of ~20,300 total. This unique demographic impacts local plan offerings.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan for Medicare Advantage?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7), Open Enrollment Periods, or Special Enrollment Periods if you have qualifying life events. Contact us to compare plans and find the best fit.
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