Medicare Part D in Burleson County, Texas. About 5,369 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 51 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan and Aetna. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Burleson County, TX has 5,369 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 51% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare part d carriers are Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Aetna, Devoted Health. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Burleson County medicare part d market
About 51% of Burleson County's 5,369 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. The county skews older than the Texas average (23% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan 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 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Burleson County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Burleson County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
20,200
Medicare beneficiaries
5,369
MA penetration
51%
Age 65 or older
23%
What makes Burleson County different: Despite being a rural county, Burleson County had 52.9% Medicare Advantage penetration in 2024 (2,711 of 5,127 beneficiaries per CMS) - well above the typical rural threshold - and its single largest individual MA plan is Baylor Scott & White Health Plan's SeniorCare Advantage, reflecting the Bryan-College Station (Brazos Valley) health system's strong reach into the county.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Burleson County
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx, HMO-POS)
4.5-star CMS rating
Aetna (Medicare Value Plus + Medicare Signature, PPO)
3.5-star CMS rating
Devoted Health (Devoted Core / Devoted Giveback, TX)
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 Burleson County
Each Medicare Part D plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Burleson County has 3
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–¸St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital (Caldwell, 25-bed critical-access hospital)
â–¸Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station (142-bed)
â–¸CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan, 316-bed)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Burleson carriers — network lookup
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan 4.5★
Search "Baylor Scott provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
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: St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital (Caldwell, 25-bed critical-access hospital), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station (142-bed), CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan, 316-bed)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Burleson County?â–¾
About 5,369 Texans in Burleson County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 51% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Burleson County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Burleson County are Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (BSW SeniorCare Advantage Select Rx, HMO-POS), Aetna (Medicare Value Plus + Medicare Signature, PPO), Devoted Health (Devoted Core / Devoted Giveback, TX). 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 Burleson 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 St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital (Caldwell, 25-bed critical-access hospital), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station (142-bed), CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital (Bryan, 316-bed).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Burleson County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Burleson County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Baylor Scott & White Health, CVS Health Corporation, Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
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