Health insurance & Medicare · Houston, TX (Harris County)
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans in Houston, Texas
12.1% of Houston residents are 65 or older, about 279,000 people, well below the U.S. average of 17.7%. Side-by-side help with Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D prescription drug plans, whether you are turning 65, retiring from an employer plan, or reviewing your plan during the Annual Enrollment Period. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Houston, TX households compare Medicare plans by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for Medicare plans in Houston
Houston is younger than U.S. overall (median age 34.1). Whether you are turning 65 yourself or helping a parent, the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period around the 65th birthday is the window to plan for.
Houston by the numbers
- 12.1% of Houston residents are 65 or older, about 279,000 people, well below the U.S. average of 17.7%.
- 3.7% of adults in Houston are veterans, below the U.S. share of 6.1%.
- 9.8% of Houston workers have government jobs, below the U.S. share of 14.1%.
- 28.9% of Houston adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, well above the U.S. rate of 11.1% (the 2nd-highest uninsured rate for adults 19 to 64 of the 22 South U.S. communities on this site).
Houston and nearby communities
| Place | 65 or older | Median age | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 12.1% | 34.1 | 3.7% |
| San Antonio | 13.4% | 34.6 | 9.8% |
| Dallas | 11.8% | 33.9 | 3.4% |
| Austin | 10.2% | 34.4 | 4.1% |
| U.S. | 17.7% | 39.1 | 6.1% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with Medicare plans
- Turning 65: timing for Parts A, B and D to avoid late-enrollment penalties
- Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement, explained side by side
- Prescription check against each plan's drug list
- Annual review during the October 15 to December 7 enrollment period
Rules that apply in Texas
- Your Initial Enrollment Period is the seven months around your 65th birthday: three months before, your birthday month and three months after.
- The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7 for coverage that starts January 1.
- Medicare Supplement open enrollment lasts six months, starting the month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. During it, insurers cannot turn you down for health reasons.
- For free, unbiased counseling, residents can contact their local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Manna Financial Services is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
Questions from Houston
When can I change my Medicare plan?
During the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 to March 31 allows one change. Some life events create Special Enrollment Periods.
Do I need to visit an office in Houston?
No. Olive works with Houston and Harris County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Medicare Advantage, Supplement & Part D Plans near Houston
Talk with Olive about Medicare plans.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.