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Matt Giron
Licensed in Texas
Jim Wells County, TX has 8,701 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 71% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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Jim Wells County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Texas — roughly 71% of its 8,701 beneficiaries chose an MA plan over Original Medicare. That level of uptake usually means carriers compete hard locally, so the extra benefits (dental, OTC allowance, transportation, gym) tend to be richer than the Texas average. UnitedHealthcare 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 19 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jim Wells County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Jim Wells County different: Jim Wells County, a majority-Hispanic South Texas oil-and-ranching county seated at Alice, shows the region's hallmark high Medicare Advantage penetration (~65%, far above the Texas average); CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, a 159-bed Level IV trauma center, is its main acute-care facility.
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
Aetna
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.
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. Jim Wells County has 1 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 Jim Wells 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.
Check SEP eligibility (15-min) →Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Jim Wells County plans that fit your situation.
About 8,701 Texans in Jim Wells County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 71% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
The largest carriers in Jim Wells County are UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Humana, Aetna. We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice.
As of May 2026, about 19 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Jim Wells County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
In Jim Wells County, over 65% of residents are in Medicare Advantage plans. This high penetration means there are fewer traditional Medicare Supplement plans available, making it important to consult a local agent who understands the unique market and can help you find suitable coverage.
When deciding between Plan G and Plan N, consider your medical history and potential healthcare needs. Both plans cover many of the same services but have different deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. A local agent can help you understand which plan fits your specific situation best.
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