Medicare Supplement in Hale County, Texas. About 5,768 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 52 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.
Hale County, TX has 5,768 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 52% 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 Hale County medicare supplement market
About 52% of Hale County's 5,768 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 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hale County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Hale County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
31,558
Medicare beneficiaries
5,768
MA penetration
52%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Hale County different: Hale County, centered on Plainview on the South Plains, is an agricultural powerhouse known for cotton, grain, dairy and cattle feeding; its economy was reshaped after the 2013 closure of the Cargill beef plant. Covenant Health Plainview, a 100-bed faith-based hospital in the Providence/Covenant system, is the county's main provider.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Hale County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
3.5-star CMS rating
WellCare (Centene)
3.5-star CMS rating
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
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 Hale 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. Hale 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
â–¸Covenant Health Plainview
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
WellCare 3.5★
Search "WellCare (Centene) provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan 4★
Search "Baylor Scott provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Hale 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.
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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 Hale County?â–¾
About 5,768 Texans in Hale County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 52% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hale County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Hale County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare (Centene), Baylor Scott & White 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 Hale County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Covenant Health Plainview.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hale County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hale 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 does Medicare Supplement fit the agricultural community of Hale County?â–¾
In Hale County's agricultural powerhouse centered on Plainview, Medicare Supplement plans like G, N, and high-deductible G can provide essential coverage for farmers and their families. These plans help fill gaps in Original Medicare, ensuring better protection against unexpected medical expenses.
When is the best time to enroll in Medicare Supplement?â–¾
You can enroll in Medicare Supplement during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year. Additionally, you may qualify for Special Enrollment Periods if there are changes in your health or other qualifying life events.
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