The numbers behind Medicare in Maverick County
| Maverick County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,891 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 11.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,681 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,988 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 76.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Maverick County ranks 86th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,891 people in that age group, or 11.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 2,535 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Maverick County is 76.9% of people with Medicare, higher than the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Maverick County
Maverick County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 11,288 Medicare beneficiaries in Maverick County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 45% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Maverick County, CMS reported about 657 emergency room visits and 242 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 13% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Maverick County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Maverick County; we help Maverick County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Maverick County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Maverick County:
- Fort Duncan Medical Center — Eagle Pass (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Maverick County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Maverick County live in communities such as Eagle Pass (28,282) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Maverick County include 78852, 78860, 78877. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Maverick County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Maverick County residents
Here is what we can help Maverick County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Maverick County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Maverick County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Maverick County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
| Bandera County | 6,726 | 48.8% | 6% | Metro |
| San Jacinto County | 6,691 | 58.0% | 10% | Metro |
| Aransas County | 7,312 | 57.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Chambers County | 6,403 | 52.3% | 9% | Metro |
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.