Medicare Supplement in Taylor County, Texas. About 28,000 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 43 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare / AARP and Humana. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Taylor County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Taylor County, TX has 28,000 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 43% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are UnitedHealthcare / AARP, Humana, WellCare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Taylor County medicare supplement market
At roughly 43% MA penetration, most of Taylor County's 28,000 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. UnitedHealthcare / AARP 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 12 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Taylor County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Taylor County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
148,800
Medicare beneficiaries
28,000
MA penetration
43%
Age 65 or older
15%
What makes Taylor County different: Taylor County/Abilene is the regional medical and university hub for the Big Country of west-central Texas, with about 22,800 residents 65+ (15.3%) and ~27,500 Medicare beneficiaries, roughly 43% in Medicare Advantage — UnitedHealthcare/AARP alone covers more than half of MA enrollees. Hendrick Health, a multi-hospital not-for-profit system, is the dominant care provider for surrounding rural counties.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Taylor County
UnitedHealthcare / AARP
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare
3.5-star CMS rating
Aetna
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 Taylor 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. Taylor 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–¸Hendrick Medical Center (Hendrick Health)
â–¸Hendrick Medical Center South
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 Taylor 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.
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: Hendrick Medical Center (Hendrick Health), Hendrick Medical Center South
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Taylor County?â–¾
About 28,000 Texans in Taylor County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 43% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Taylor County?â–¾
The largest carriers in Taylor County are UnitedHealthcare / AARP, Humana, WellCare, Aetna. 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 Taylor County?â–¾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Hendrick Medical Center (Hendrick Health), Hendrick Medical Center South.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Taylor County?â–¾
As of May 2026, about 12 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Taylor 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 Advantage enrollment affect local residents in Taylor County?â–¾
In Taylor County, over 43% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage with UnitedHealthcare/AARP alone covering more than half. This means many locals might not have access to the full range of Original Medicare benefits.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?â–¾
You can enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan during Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec 7), Open Enrollment Period, or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event. Plans G and N offer comprehensive coverage to fill gaps in Original Medicare.
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