Henderson County, Texas: health insurance

What Henderson County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.

Henderson County at a glance

StateTexas
Population (2023 est.)86,158
Population rank in Texas47 of 254
Land area874 square miles

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).

Medicare plans leaving Henderson County for 2027

31 Medicare plans from 8 companies are listed in Henderson County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 4,043 people enrolled in the plans below today.

Stand-alone drug plans leaving all of Texas:
  • HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-372, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
  • HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-108, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
Plan going awayCompanyPeople enrolled (at least)
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
H4513-083
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)1,291
UHC Dual Complete TX-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H4514-021
UnitedHealthcare517
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
H4513-026
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)451
UHC Dual Complete TX-D002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H4514-023
UnitedHealthcare405
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)
H2293-014
Aetna (CVS Health)247
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
H8849-010
Anthem (Elevance Health)200
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus (HMO)
H1189-004
CHRISTUS Health158
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
H3288-008
Aetna (CVS Health)157
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
H4513-027
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)132
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Complete (HMO)
H1189-003
CHRISTUS Health126
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
H8597-001
Aetna (CVS Health)81
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
H5216-128
Humana55
Show 17 more plans
Plan going awayCompanyPeople enrolled (at least)
HealthSpring Courage (HMO)
H4513-009
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)30
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
H3288-051
Aetna (CVS Health)26
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
H7849-154
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)26
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)
H8634-024
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)25
UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)
R6801-008
UnitedHealthcare25
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
H4523-034
Aetna (CVS Health)21
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)
H8634-023
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)21
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)
H9706-001
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)21
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
H8849-011
Anthem (Elevance Health)16
CHRISTUS Health Medicare Guardian (HMO)
H1189-008
CHRISTUS Health12
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
H4523-041
Aetna (CVS Health)10 or fewer
American Health Advantage of Texas (HMO I-SNP)
H6891-001
Mitchell Family Office10 or fewer
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO)
H9706-007
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)10 or fewer
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
H9706-002
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)10 or fewer
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO)
H8634-025
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)10 or fewer
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO)
H8634-026
Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp)10 or fewer
Wellpoint Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
H2593-032
Anthem (Elevance Health)10 or fewer

A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.

Is your plan on this list? Call 855-367-1095 and we will look at what is available where you live, with no obligation to enroll.

Why your county matters for coverage

In Texas, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Henderson County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.

  • Medicare: Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) gives free, unbiased counseling at 800-252-9240. Ask which plans serve Henderson County specifically.
  • Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Henderson County ZIP code to see what is offered.
  • Medicaid: apply through Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Texas note: Texas has not expanded Medicaid to all low-income adults, so Texas Medicaid eligibility rules can differ meaningfully from states that did expand -- worth confirming directly with HHSC or by phone rather than assuming another state's rules apply.

Questions about Henderson County

Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Texas?

No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Henderson County, so check by county.

Where do Henderson County residents get free Medicare counseling?

Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) (800-252-9240) is Texas's free SHIP program.

Do I have to enroll if I call?

No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.

Henderson County residents: call 855-367-1095

Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.

Call 855-367-1095

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Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.

Do it yourself

Prefer to look and enroll yourself?

Compare plans and enroll on your own time. Or call 855-367-1095 any time you want a licensed agent’s help.

Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

Take a look at Texas plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself. Call if you need any help with your application.

Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

Take a look at Texas plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself when it opens. Call if you need any help with your application.

Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state. See what Texas allows.

Questions along the way? Call 855-367-1095 for assistance.