Medicare Supplement in Medina County, Texas. About 11,849 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 57 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.
Medina County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Medina County, TX has 11,849 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 57% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Devoted Health. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Medina County medicare supplement market
About 57% of Medina County's 11,849 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 23 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Medina County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Medina County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
58,151
Medicare beneficiaries
11,849
MA penetration
57%
Age 65 or older
17%
What makes Medina County different: Medina County's economy is rooted in agriculture, ranking among Texas's leading producers of Spanish peanuts and onions, with Devine long dubbed the 'Onion Capital'; the 1913 Medina Dam, then the fourth-largest in the U.S., irrigates roughly 60,000 acres. The county seat moved from Castroville to Hondo by election in 1892.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Medina County
Humana
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4-star CMS rating
Devoted Health
4.5-star CMS rating
WellCare
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 Medina 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. Medina County has 2
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–¸Medina Regional Hospital (Hondo)
â–¸Medina Healthcare System clinics (Devine, Castroville)
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 provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Medina 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: Medina Regional Hospital (Hondo), Medina Healthcare System clinics (Devine, Castroville)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Medina County?â–¾
About 11,849 Texans in Medina County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 57% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Medina County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Medina County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Devoted Health, WellCare. 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 Medina County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Medina Regional Hospital (Hondo), Medina Healthcare System clinics (Devine, Castroville).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Medina County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 23 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Medina County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
What Medicare supplement plans are available for farmers and agricultural workers in Medina County?â–¾
In Medina County, where Devine is known as the 'Onion Capital' and agriculture is a major industry, Matt can help you find Medicare Supplement Plans G, N, and high-deductible G that fit your farming needs.
When should I enroll in a Medicare supplement plan during the year?â–¾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 or during Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if you have a life event like moving to Hondo. Our local agent are here to help you compare options and choose what's best for your lifestyle.
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