Medicare Supplement in Montgomery County, Texas. About 122,356 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 53 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and WellCare Texan Plus. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Montgomery County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Montgomery County, TX has 122,356 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 53% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, WellCare Texan Plus, UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Montgomery County medicare supplement market
About 53% of Montgomery County's 122,356 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. Only 14% of Montgomery residents are 65 or older, so it's a younger county where fewer agents specialize in Medicare locally — exactly the gap a dedicated Texas agent fills. Humana Gold Plus H4007 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 37 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Montgomery County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Montgomery County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
749,613
Medicare beneficiaries
122,356
MA penetration
53%
Age 65 or older
14%
What makes Montgomery County different: The Woodlands + Conroe — Houston-MSA's fastest-growing retiree corridor. Strong Term Life + Final Expense demand from energy-sector retirees.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County
Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
WellCare Texan Plus (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO)
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 Montgomery 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. Montgomery County has 3
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
▸HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
▸Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
▸Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
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: HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Montgomery County?▾
About 122,356 Texans in Montgomery County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 53% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Montgomery County?▾
The largest carriers in Montgomery County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), WellCare Texan Plus (HMO), UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO). 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 Montgomery County?▾
TX HICAP — Houston-Galveston Area Council (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Montgomery County?▾
As of May 2026, about 37 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Montgomery County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Humana Inc., Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How do Medicare Supplements fit the needs of energy-sector retirees in The Woodlands and Conroe?▾
Energy-sector retirees often have unique health needs. Medicare Supplement plans like G and high-deductible G offer essential coverage that Original Medicare doesn't provide, helping to manage costs for common expenses.
What should I know about enrolling in a Medicare Supplement plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)?▾
During AEP from Oct 15 to Dec 7, you can review and enroll in Medicare Supplement plans. It's also possible to make changes outside of this period if there are special circumstances.
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