Medicare Supplement in Wichita County, Texas. About 26,693 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 37 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.
Wichita County, TX has 26,693 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 37% 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 Wichita County medicare supplement market
At roughly 37% MA penetration, most of Wichita County's 26,693 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 11 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Wichita County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Wichita County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
129,996
Medicare beneficiaries
26,693
MA penetration
37%
Age 65 or older
16%
What makes Wichita County different: Wichita Falls, home of Sheppard Air Force Base, gives Wichita County a sizable military-retiree and TRICARE-for-Life population that holds commercial Medicare Advantage uptake to about 36% (connieHealth: roughly 9,278 of 25,961 eligible beneficiaries), below the 54% national average. United Regional Health Care System is the dominant hospital serving the north Texas region.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Wichita County
UnitedHealthcare / AARP
4-star CMS rating
Humana
4-star CMS rating
WellCare
3.5-star CMS rating
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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 Wichita 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. Wichita 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
▸United Regional Health Care System
▸Wichita Falls VA / Sheppard AFB clinic
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.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 3.5★
Search "Blue Cross provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Wichita 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: United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls VA / Sheppard AFB clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Wichita County?▾
About 26,693 Texans in Wichita County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 37% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Wichita County?▾
The largest carriers in Wichita County are UnitedHealthcare / AARP, Humana, WellCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. 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 Wichita County?▾
Texas HICAP (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Falls VA / Sheppard AFB clinic.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Wichita County?▾
As of May 2026, about 11 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Wichita County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Mitchell Family Office. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does the unique military retiree population affect Medicare Advantage enrollment in Wichita County?▾
Due to the presence of Sheppard Air Force Base, about 9,278 eligible beneficiaries in Wichita County are covered by commercial Medicare Advantage plans like connieHealth. Matt can help navigate these options without government affiliation.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?▾
Enrollment periods include Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15-Dec 7, Open Enrollment Periods, and Special Enrollment Periods. Matt can assist with timing based on individual needs.
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