Medicare Advantage in Lamb County, Texas. About 2,695 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 48 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare and Wellcare by Allwell. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Lamb County, TX has 2,695 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 48% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Wellcare by Allwell, Humana. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Lamb County medicare advantage market
About 48% of Lamb County's 2,695 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 13 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Lamb County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Lamb County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
12,687
Medicare beneficiaries
2,695
MA penetration
48%
Age 65 or older
18%
What makes Lamb County different: Lamb County's Medicare population is unusually Hispanic for a rural Texas county: per CMS 2024 enrollment, about 971 of its 2,689 beneficiaries (roughly 36%) are Hispanic, reflecting a farm-labor economy that lost its largest employer when Littlefield's American Cotton Growers denim mill closed in 2015 and was later repurposed into the Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest plant.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Lamb County
UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group)
4-star CMS rating
Wellcare by Allwell (Centene)
3.5-star CMS rating
Humana
4-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 Lamb 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. Lamb 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
▸Lamb Healthcare Center (Littlefield)
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 Lamb 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.
Medicare AEP opens in 131 days
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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: Lamb Healthcare Center (Littlefield)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Lamb County?▾
About 2,695 Texans in Lamb County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 48% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Lamb County?▾
The largest carriers in Lamb County are UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group), Wellcare by Allwell (Centene), Humana. 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 Lamb County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Lamb Healthcare Center (Littlefield).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Lamb County?▾
As of May 2026, about 13 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Lamb County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Centene Corporation, Humana Inc., Elevance Health, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why are so many Medicare beneficiaries in Lamb County Hispanic?▾
Lamb County has a unique demographic due to its history. After the closure of American Cotton Growers denim mill, which was the largest employer, many farm-labor workers from Hispanic backgrounds moved in, making up about 36% of the Medicare population.
When can I enroll in a Part C plan for Medicare Advantage?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year. Also, you may qualify for Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if there are changes in your health or other circumstances.
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