Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Texas

See popular plan types, top companies and price comparisons for Medigap policies in Texas.
Alex Rosenberg
By Alex Rosenberg 
Updated
Edited by Holly Carey

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Texas has nearly 4.6 million Medicare beneficiaries — the third highest total of any state

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Monthly Enrollment. Accessed Aug 31, 2023.
. Of those, about 2.2 million Texans have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

If you have Medicare Part A and Part B, you’re eligible to purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap. Medigap plans cover certain out-of-pocket expenses left over after Medicare pays for covered services. About 930,000 Texans had Medigap coverage as of the end of 2021

National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2021 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios: By State Totals. Accessed Aug 31, 2023.
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Here’s what you need to know about finding the best Medigap policy for you in Texas.

Most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types in Texas

There are 10 standard Medigap plan types available in Texas (Plan C and Plan F aren’t available for new members), but they’re not all equally popular. In fact, just three plans cover nearly 95% of the Medigap beneficiaries in Texas.

Here are the top three most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types with Texans

America's Health Insurance Plans. The State of Medicare Supplement Coverage. Accessed Aug 31, 2023.
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  • 45% have Medigap Plan G — the highest-coverage option available to new Medicare members.

  • 42% have Medigap Plan F — the most comprehensive coverage of any Medigap plan.

  • 8% have Medigap Plan N — a plan with lower premiums but higher copays.

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Medigap Plan F isn’t available to Medicare beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after Jan. 1, 2020. Medigap Plan G is the most similar option that’s available to all Medicare beneficiaries.

Top Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in Texas

Medigap plans are regulated by the government, but they’re sold by private insurance companies. Here are the five most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in Texas as of the end of 2021

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Insurance company

Share of Texas Medigap members

21.9%.

18%.

17.1%.

9.8%.

3.5%.

Medicare Supplement Insurance prices in Texas

It’s worth comparing companies to find the lowest price for your chosen plan. The benefits of each Medigap plan are standardized, so you get the same Medicare benefits regardless of the company you choose.

Here are prices for Medigap Plan G and Plan N, the most popular plans available for new Medicare members, from the five Texas Medigap companies with the most members.

The table below shows price quotes for a 65-year-old female nonsmoker in Dallas. The prices listed reflect base pricing with discounts removed or factored out whenever the option was available. (Note: Some Medigap prices may be higher for men.)

Insurance company

Plan G monthly premiums

Plan N monthly premiums

Mutual of Omaha

$122.67.

$93.14.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

$129.98.

$105.76.

AARP/UnitedHealthcare

$133.22.

$99.72.

Cigna

$133.57.

$93.40.

Aetna

$141.11.

$98.63.

For reference, here are the lowest premiums available from any company for the two plans in Texas, according to the Medicare plan finding tool

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Find a Medigap Policy That Works For You. Accessed Aug 31, 2023.
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  • Medigap Plan G: $99 per month.

  • Medigap Plan N: $77 per month.

Medicare resources in Texas

Medicare Supplement Insurance providers

Get more information about some of the major health insurance companies that sell Medigap plans. Use Medicare’s plan finding tool or check the companies’ websites to see plan options in your location.

Find the right Medicare Supplement Insurance plan

Because Medigap plans are standardized, you can get precisely the same Medicare benefits from any company offering the plan. So when you shop, keep these considerations in mind to find the best policy to fit your needs:

  • Is your preferred plan available? Health insurance companies don’t always sell every plan, so check who sells the plan you want to buy in your area.

  • What are the premiums? Prices for the same plan can vary between companies, so check to find the most competitive rates.

  • Will your premiums change over time? Most policies cost more as you age, but some companies offer policies that let you lock in a price when you sign up.

  • Are there extras? Medigap plans’ core benefits are standardized, but in certain cases, some companies include such perks as discount programs or gym memberships.

If you have additional questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227, TTY 877-486-2048).

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