Medicare Supplement in Matagorda County, Texas. About 8,166 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 54 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.
Matagorda County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Matagorda County, TX has 8,166 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 54% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Matagorda County medicare supplement market
About 54% of Matagorda County's 8,166 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 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Matagorda County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Matagorda County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
36,736
Medicare beneficiaries
8,166
MA penetration
54%
Age 65 or older
18%
What makes Matagorda County different: Matagorda County's coastal Gulf economy spans rice farming, turf-grass production, offshore oil and gas, the Celanese petrochemical complex, and the South Texas Project nuclear station near Bay City. Healthcare is anchored by the 58-bed nonprofit Matagorda Regional Medical Center, which opened in July 2009 on the county hospital district campus in Bay City.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Matagorda County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
Aetna
4-star CMS rating
Wellpoint (Anthem/BCBS)
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 Matagorda 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. Matagorda 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
▸Matagorda Regional Medical Center (Bay City)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Wellpoint 3.5★
Search "Wellpoint (Anthem/BCBS) provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Matagorda 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.
Major hospitals: Matagorda Regional Medical Center (Bay City)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Matagorda County?▾
About 8,166 Texans in Matagorda County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 54% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Matagorda County?▾
The largest carriers in Matagorda County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Wellpoint (Anthem/BCBS). 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 Matagorda County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Matagorda Regional Medical Center (Bay City).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Matagorda County?▾
As of May 2026, about 18 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Matagorda County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Centene Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Supplement fit local industries like rice farming and petrochemical production?▾
Local industries such as rice farming and petrochemical production can benefit from Medicare Supplement plans, especially Plans G, N, and high-deductible G. These plans help cover out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t, ensuring healthcare is more affordable for local workers.
When should I enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year. Also consider Open Enrollment Periods and Special Enrollment Periods if you have qualifying life events.
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