Hidalgo County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 880,000
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 125,351
- MA penetration
- 78%
- Age 65 or older
- 12%
What makes Hidalgo County different: 75% MA penetration — Rio Grande Valley. 92% Hispanic population.
Medicare Supplement in Hidalgo County, Texas. About 125,351 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 78 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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Hidalgo County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Hidalgo County, TX has 125,351 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 78% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement 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 Hidalgo County medicare supplement market
Hidalgo County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Texas — roughly 78% of its 125,351 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 12% of Hidalgo 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 33 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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. Hidalgo 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
- Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
- Edinburg Regional Medical Center
- South Texas Health System–McAllen
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County: TX HICAP — Lower Rio Grande Valley 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 Hidalgo County
- SHIP counseling: TX HICAP — Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council — 1-800-252-9240
- Major hospitals: Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System–McAllen
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Hidalgo County?
About 125,351 Texans in Hidalgo County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 78% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Hidalgo County?
The largest carriers in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
TX HICAP — Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (1-800-252-9240) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg Regional Medical Center, South Texas Health System–McAllen.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Hidalgo County?
As of May 2026, about 33 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Hidalgo County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Health Care Service Corporation, Universal Health Services, Inc., Humana Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why is Medicare Advantage so popular here?
In Hidalgo County, 75% of residents are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans due to comprehensive coverage and often lower out-of-pocket costs. Our local carriers like Humana Gold Plus H4007 offer valuable benefits.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or if you have a Special Enrollment Period due to a life change. Free quotes are available now.
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