Medicare Advantage in Randall County, Texas. About 27,190 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 41 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.
Randall County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Randall County, TX has 27,190 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 41% 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 Randall County medicare advantage market
At roughly 41% MA penetration, most of Randall County's 27,190 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. 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 20 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Randall County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Randall County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
150,547
Medicare beneficiaries
27,190
MA penetration
41%
Age 65 or older
16%
What makes Randall County different: Randall County is the suburban, faster-growing southern half of metro Amarillo (Canyon plus south Amarillo) and the most populous county in this batch at ~150,500 residents. Its Medicare Advantage penetration of roughly 41% runs about ten points below neighboring Potter County across the city line, leaving a comparatively larger Original-Medicare and Medigap-oriented population.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Randall County
UnitedHealthcare (Sierra Health and Life)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
3.5-star CMS rating
Prominence Health Plan
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 Randall 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. Randall 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
â–¸BSA Health System
â–¸Northwest Texas Healthcare System
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: BSA Health System, Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Randall County?â–¾
About 27,190 Texans in Randall County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 41% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Randall County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Randall County are UnitedHealthcare (Sierra Health and Life), Humana, Aetna, Prominence Health Plan. 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 Randall County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include BSA Health System, Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Randall County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 20 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Randall County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Universal Health Services, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Advantage compare in Randall County compared to neighboring Potter County?â–¾
In Randall County, about 41% of residents are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, which is roughly ten points below the neighboring Potter County. This means more seniors here might be on Original Medicare or Medigap.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan in Randall County?â–¾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year. Special enrollment periods may also apply for certain life changes, such as moving or losing other coverage.
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