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Medicare in Jim Wells County, Texas
19 Medicare Advantage plans from 3 insurance companies are available in Jim Wells County for 2027 (CMS data). The Insurance Space is a San Antonio-based independent agency that helps Jim Wells County residents compare their real options, at no cost.
2027 Medicare Advantage market in Jim Wells County
For 2027, 19 Medicare Advantage plans from 3 insurance companies are available in Jim Wells County (CMS data), 10 of them with a $0 monthly premium. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage / Part D Landscape file, contract year 2027, Jim Wells County, TX
What changed from 2026 to 2027
Jim Wells County's 2027 Medicare Advantage market includes 9 new plans and 17 plans not renewing, alongside 37 plans continuing from 2026. The share of $0-premium plans rose from 32 to 33. Several of the new plans are Special Needs Plans. Jim Wells also has the highest statutory benchmark (plan payment rate) of the 5 Corpus Christi-area counties, notably higher than its neighbors.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D AEP county crosswalk
Special Needs Plans (D-SNP and C-SNP)
A Special Needs Plan (SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan limited to people with specific qualifying circumstances. In Jim Wells County, D-SNPs (for people with both Medicare and Medicaid) are available (17 plans). C-SNPs (for qualifying chronic conditions) are available (4 plans). See the full C-SNP guide and Dual Eligible guide for how these work.
Medicare beneficiaries in this county
About 8,489 people are Medicare Advantage-eligible in Jim Wells County.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage county rate data (MA-eligible enrollment) and U.S. Census Bureau population estimate, 2023
Medicare-certified hospitals nearby
- CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE — Alice, 3-star CMS rating (Voluntary non-profit - Private)
How we serve Jim Wells County
We serve Jim Wells County residents by phone, by video, or at our San Antonio office (by appointment only, about 130 miles / 2 hours 10 minutes from our San Antonio office (estimate)). We do not have or claim to have an office in Jim Wells County, but we can meet with you however works best.
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Common questions about Medicare in Jim Wells County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Jim Wells County for 2027?
19 Medicare Advantage plans from 3 insurance companies are available in Jim Wells County for 2027 (CMS data), 10 of them with a $0 monthly premium. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
Are there Special Needs Plans (D-SNP or C-SNP) available in Jim Wells?
Yes. Jim Wells County has 17 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) and 4 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNP) for 2027. D-SNPs are for people with both Medicare and Medicaid; C-SNPs are for people with a qualifying chronic condition.
Does The Insurance Space have an office in Jim Wells?
No. Our only office is in San Antonio, by appointment only. We serve Jim Wells residents by phone, by video, or at our San Antonio office.
How far is Jim Wells from your San Antonio office?
Approx. 130 miles / 2 hours 10 minutes (estimate). We can also meet by phone or video if a drive isn’t convenient.
What changed with Medicare Advantage plans in Jim Wells for 2027?
Jim Wells County's 2027 Medicare Advantage market includes 9 new plans and 17 plans not renewing, alongside 37 plans continuing from 2026. The share of $0-premium plans rose from 32 to 33.
How many people have Medicare in Jim Wells?
About 8,489 people are Medicare Advantage-eligible in Jim Wells County, out of a total county population of roughly 38,863 (U.S. Census Bureau).
Is The Insurance Space affiliated with Medicare or the federal government?
No. The Insurance Space is not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.