Webb County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 270,000
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 39,273
- MA penetration
- 64%
- Age 65 or older
- 10%
What makes Webb County different: Laredo — 95%+ Hispanic. Cross-border family demographics; ACA enrollment heavy.
Medicare Advantage in Webb County, Texas. About 39,273 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 64 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H4007 and WellMed Medicare Advantage. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Texas agency, or visit gironagency.com.
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Webb County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Webb County, TX has 39,273 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 64% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H4007, WellMed Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup Texas. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Webb County medicare advantage market
Webb County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Texas — roughly 64% of its 39,273 beneficiaries chose an MA plan over Original Medicare. That level of uptake usually means carriers compete hard locally, so the extra benefits (dental, OTC allowance, transportation, gym) tend to be richer than the Texas average. Only 10% of Webb 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 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Webb County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Webb County
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Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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WellMed Medicare Advantage (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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Amerigroup Texas (HMO D-SNP)
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 Webb County
Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Webb 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
- Laredo Medical Center
- Doctors Hospital of Laredo
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Webb carriers — network lookup
- Humana Gold Plus H4007 4★
Humana provider finder ↗ - WellMed Medicare Advantage 4★
Search "WellMed Medicare provider directory" or call the carrier directly. - Amerigroup Texas 4★
Search "Amerigroup Texas provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Webb County: TX HICAP — South Texas Development Council — 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.
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Local resources in Webb County
- SHIP counseling: TX HICAP — South Texas Development Council — 1-800-252-9240
- Major hospitals: Laredo Medical Center, Doctors Hospital of Laredo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Webb County?
About 39,273 Texans in Webb County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 64% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Webb County?
The largest carriers in Webb County are Humana Gold Plus H4007 (HMO), WellMed Medicare Advantage (HMO), Amerigroup Texas (HMO D-SNP). 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 Webb County?
TX HICAP — South Texas Development Council (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Laredo Medical Center, Doctors Hospital of Laredo.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Webb County?
As of May 2026, about 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Webb County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, Humana Inc., Universal Health Services, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Advantage fit for the local Hispanic community in Webb County?
Given the high Hispanic population, many find Medicare Advantage appealing due to its comprehensive coverage and often easier navigation. Matt can provide tailored advice based on specific needs.
When is the best time to enroll in a Part C plan in Webb County?
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 is ideal for reviewing options, but Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are available if you experience life changes like moving or losing other coverage.
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