Medicare Supplement in Brown County, Texas. About 9,945 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 40 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.
Brown County, TX has 9,945 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 40% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Brown County medicare supplement market
At roughly 40% MA penetration, most of Brown County's 9,945 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. The county skews older than the Texas average (22% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. 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 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Brown County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Brown County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
38,693
Medicare beneficiaries
9,945
MA penetration
40%
Age 65 or older
22%
What makes Brown County different: Brown County's economy is rooted in ranching, cotton and oil, with Brownwood serving as the regional commercial hub of the Central Texas 'Heart of Texas' region. Its acute-care anchor, the 188-bed former Brownwood Regional Medical Center, was rebranded Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood and is one of the county's largest employers.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Brown County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
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 Brown County
Each Medicare Supplement plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Brown County has 1
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
▸Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (formerly Brownwood Regional Medical Center)
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 Brown 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: Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (formerly Brownwood Regional Medical Center)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Brown County?▾
About 9,945 Texans in Brown County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 40% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Brown County?▾
The largest carriers in Brown County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare (Centene), 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 Brown County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (formerly Brownwood Regional Medical Center).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Brown County?▾
As of May 2026, about 10 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Brown County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Elevance Health, Inc., CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How do Medicare Supplement plans fit into the local healthcare landscape of Brown County?▾
In Brown County, Texas, Medicare Supplement Plans G, N, and high-deductible G are essential for filling gaps in Original Medicare. With Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood serving as the regional hospital, these plans ensure comprehensive coverage for residents including those involved in ranching, cotton, and oil industries.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?▾
You can enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th each year. Additionally, you may qualify for Special Enrollment Periods if there are changes in your health or coverage needs.
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