Medicare Supplement in Waller County, Texas. About 9,098 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 52 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Cigna and WellCare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Waller County, TX has 9,098 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 52% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Cigna, WellCare, UnitedHealthcare / AARP. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Waller County medicare supplement market
About 52% of Waller County's 9,098 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 13% of Waller 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. Cigna 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 21 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Waller County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Waller County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
73,619
Medicare beneficiaries
9,098
MA penetration
52%
Age 65 or older
13%
What makes Waller County different: Waller County is one of the fastest-growing counties on Houston's northwest edge, anchored by Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university whose statewide economic impact runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Hempstead, the county seat, was historically a leading watermelon shipper and still hosts an annual Watermelon Festival, and the young university population keeps the 65-and-over share near 13%.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Waller County
Cigna
3.5-star CMS rating
WellCare
3.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare / AARP
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 Waller 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. Waller 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
▸HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (referral)
▸Houston Methodist Willowbrook (referral)
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 Waller 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.
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Waller County?▾
About 9,098 Texans in Waller County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 52% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Waller County?▾
The largest carriers in Waller County are Cigna, WellCare, UnitedHealthcare / AARP. 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 Waller County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (referral), Houston Methodist Willowbrook (referral).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Waller County?▾
As of May 2026, about 21 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Waller County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, CVS Health Corporation, Humana Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Prairie View A&M University affect Medicare supplement options in Waller County?▾
With a significant young university population, the 65-and-over demographic remains around 13%. This unique situation means local seniors can benefit from tailored advice on Medicare supplements that address their specific needs.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare supplement plan?▾
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7. Seniors can also enroll during Special Enrollment Periods if they experience a life event, ensuring coverage starts when needed.
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