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Medicare in Nueces County, Texas
23 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 insurance companies are available in Nueces County for 2027 (CMS data). The Insurance Space is a San Antonio-based independent agency that helps Nueces County residents compare their real options, at no cost.
2027 Medicare Advantage market in Nueces County
For 2027, 23 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 insurance companies are available in Nueces County (CMS data), 13 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, Nueces County, TX
What changed from 2026 to 2027
Nueces County's 2027 Medicare Advantage market includes 10 new plans and 16 plans not renewing, alongside 40 plans continuing from 2026. The share of $0-premium plans rose from 34 to 37. Several of the new plans are Special Needs Plans.
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 Nueces County, D-SNPs (for people with both Medicare and Medicaid) are available (18 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 60,369 people are Medicare Advantage-eligible in Nueces 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 CORPUS CHRISTI — Corpus Christi, 3-star CMS rating (Voluntary non-profit - Private)
- CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER — Corpus Christi, 4-star CMS rating (Voluntary non-profit - Other)
How we serve Nueces County
We serve Nueces County residents by phone, by video, or at our San Antonio office (by appointment only, about 140 miles / 2 hours 15 minutes from our San Antonio office (estimate)). We do not have or claim to have an office in Nueces County, but we can meet with you however works best.
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Common questions about Medicare in Nueces County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Nueces County for 2027?
23 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 insurance companies are available in Nueces County for 2027 (CMS data), 13 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 Nueces?
Yes. Nueces County has 18 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 Nueces?
No. Our only office is in San Antonio, by appointment only. We serve Nueces residents by phone, by video, or at our San Antonio office.
How far is Nueces from your San Antonio office?
Approx. 140 miles / 2 hours 15 minutes (estimate). We can also meet by phone or video if a drive isn’t convenient.
What changed with Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces for 2027?
Nueces County's 2027 Medicare Advantage market includes 10 new plans and 16 plans not renewing, alongside 40 plans continuing from 2026. The share of $0-premium plans rose from 34 to 37.
How many people have Medicare in Nueces?
About 60,369 people are Medicare Advantage-eligible in Nueces County, out of a total county population of roughly 352,829 (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.