Medicare Advantage in Parker County, Texas. About 34,495 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare / AARP and Humana. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Parker County, TX has 34,495 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare / AARP, Humana, Cigna HealthSpring. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Parker County medicare advantage market
About 45% of Parker County's 34,495 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 / AARP 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 29 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Parker County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Parker County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
179,700
Medicare beneficiaries
34,495
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
16%
What makes Parker County different: Parker County is one of the fastest-growing exurban counties west of Fort Worth (population ~179,700, about 29,200 residents age 65+). Because Weatherford straddles the Parker/Hood line, area Medicare Advantage figures (connieHealth shows ~45% for the Weatherford ZIPs) overstate the Parker-only rate, which lands nearer one-third as many DFW-transplant retirees keep employer or Medigap coverage. The 103-bed Medical City Weatherford anchors local acute care.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Parker County
UnitedHealthcare / AARP
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Cigna HealthSpring
3.5-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 Parker 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. Parker 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
▸Medical City Weatherford
▸Parker County Hospital District (Weatherford)
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 Parker 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: Medical City Weatherford, Parker County Hospital District (Weatherford)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Parker County?▾
About 34,495 Texans in Parker 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 Parker County?▾
The largest carriers in Parker County are UnitedHealthcare / AARP, Humana, Cigna HealthSpring, 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 Parker County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Medical City Weatherford, Parker County Hospital District (Weatherford).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Parker County?▾
As of May 2026, about 29 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Parker 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.
How does the high concentration of DFW transplants affect Medicare Advantage enrollment in Parker County?▾
Many DFW transplants keep employer or Medigap coverage, so Medicare Advantage enrollment in Parker County is closer to one-third than the ~45% shown for Weatherford ZIPs.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan in Parker County?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7) or Special Enrollment Periods if you have qualifying life events. Always get free advice from a local agent to compare options.
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