Medicare Part D in Hopkins County, Texas. About 8,726 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 45 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Hopkins County, TX has 8,726 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 45% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare part d carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Wellpoint. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Hopkins County medicare part d market
About 45% of Hopkins County's 8,726 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 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 17 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hopkins County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Hopkins County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
37,784
Medicare beneficiaries
8,726
MA penetration
45%
Age 65 or older
19%
What makes Hopkins County different: Hopkins County is the dairy-and-agriculture seat of Northeast Texas, with Sulphur Springs as its hub — about 19.1% of its ~37,800 residents are 65+. Of roughly 8,400-8,700 Medicare beneficiaries, about 3,950 (mid-40% range) are in Medicare Advantage, leaving meaningful room for Medicare Supplement and Part D. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs, a 96-bed acute-care hospital that marked its 75th anniversary in 2024, is the county's lone hospital and is undergoing a $25M two-phase expansion adding eight operating rooms and a new specialty clinic.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hopkins County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage)
4-star CMS rating
Wellpoint (Anthem)
3.5-star CMS rating
Molina Healthcare
3.5-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 Hopkins 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. Hopkins County has 1
major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians
participate in the specific plan you're considering.
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.
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hopkins County?▾
About 8,726 Texans in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County?▾
The largest carriers in Hopkins County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (AARP Medicare Advantage), Wellpoint (Anthem), Molina Healthcare. 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 Hopkins County?▾
Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs (Sulphur Springs).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hopkins County?▾
As of May 2026, about 17 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hopkins County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CHRISTUS Health, Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Part D work for seniors in Hopkins County?▾
In Hopkins County, about 3,950 seniors (44%) are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, leaving significant room for standalone Medicare Part D plans. Our local agent can help you find a plan that fits your needs.
When should I enroll in Medicare Part D?▾
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7, or throughout the year if you have a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event. Matt is here to help you compare options and choose the right plan.
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