Medicare Advantage in Nolan County, Texas. About 3,283 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 48 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.
Nolan County, TX has 3,283 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 48% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Nolan County medicare advantage market
About 48% of Nolan County's 3,283 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 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Nolan County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Nolan County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
14,454
Medicare beneficiaries
3,283
MA penetration
48%
Age 65 or older
19%
What makes Nolan County different: Nolan County is the self-styled "Wind Turbine Capital of Texas" with one of the highest concentrations of wind turbines in North America; the wind boom anchors a stable, older-skewing local workforce that funds the county tax base and supports its single hospital, Rolling Plains Memorial, which serves a Medicare population where roughly 47% of beneficiaries have chosen Medicare Advantage despite the area's rural West Texas setting.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Nolan County
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
3.5-star CMS rating
Humana (HumanaChoice PPO)
4.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Nolan 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. Nolan 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
▸Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (Sweetwater)
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 Nolan 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.
Major hospitals: Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (Sweetwater)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Nolan County?▾
About 3,283 Texans in Nolan 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 Nolan County?▾
The largest carriers in Nolan County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Humana (HumanaChoice PPO), Aetna. 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 Nolan County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (Sweetwater).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Nolan County?▾
As of May 2026, about 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Nolan 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.
How does the high concentration of wind turbines in Nolan County affect Medicare Advantage plans?▾
The abundance of wind turbines supports a stable workforce in Nolan County, which funds local taxes and services. Despite being rural, 47% of beneficiaries choose Medicare Advantage here.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage if I live in Nolan County?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7) or Special Enrollment Periods for life changes. Check with your local agent for specific details.
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