Cass County Medicare at a glance
| Cass County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,444 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,415 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,340 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Cass County comes in 93rd for residents age 65 and up (6,444). Older adults make up 22.5% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 2,088 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 56% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 51.6% of people with Medicare in Cass County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Texas average of 54.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Cass County
Cass County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 8,676 Medicare beneficiaries in Cass County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Cass County, CMS reported about 601 emergency room visits and 224 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Cass County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Cass County; we help Cass County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Cass County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Cass County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Cass County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Cass County live in communities such as Atlanta (5,421), Linden (1,813), Hughes Springs (1,543), Queen City (1,400), Avinger (370), Bloomburg (329) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Cass County include 75551, 75555, 75556, 75560, 75562, 75563, 75564, 75565, 75566, 75568, 75572, 75630, 75656. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Cass 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 Cass County residents
Here is what we can help Cass County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Cass County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County | 6,444 | 60.4% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Jim Wells County | 6,252 | 70.9% | 26% | Smaller city/town |
| Erath County | 6,704 | 44.6% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Matagorda County | 6,743 | 54.1% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Fannin County | 6,747 | 45.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Grimes County | 6,103 | 50.8% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.