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Matt Giron
Licensed in Texas
Smith County, TX has 52,592 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 50% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, UT Health East Texas Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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About 50% of Smith County's 52,592 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. Humana Gold Plus H4007 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 Smith County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Smith County different: East Texas regional medical hub — UT Health East Texas system. Higher 65+ rate than TX average; classic retiree market.
Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
UT Health East Texas Medicare Advantage (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Source: CMS Monthly MA Enrollment by State/County/Contract (latest Q1 2024). Enrollment figures refresh monthly at data.cms.gov.
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. Smith County has 3 major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians participate in the specific plan you're considering.
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 Smith County: TX HICAP — East Texas Council of Governments — 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.
Check SEP eligibility (15-min) →Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Smith County plans that fit your situation.
About 52,592 Texans in Smith County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 50% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
The largest carriers in Smith County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), UT Health East Texas Medicare Advantage (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO). We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
TX HICAP — East Texas Council of Governments (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include UT Health Tyler, Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler, Texas Spine and Joint Hospital.
As of May 2026, about 29 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Smith County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, CHRISTUS Health. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
With over 50,000 Medicare beneficiaries and a higher concentration of seniors, Medicare Advantage plans like Humana Gold Plus H4007 offer comprehensive coverage tailored to East Texas' unique healthcare landscape.
Seniors can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, or Special Enrollment Periods if there's a qualifying life event. Early planning ensures you have coverage when needed.
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