Hughes County is in south central Oklahoma, from Shawnee and Ada to the Arbuckles and Lake Texoma, with about 13,371 residents (Census 2024 estimate). Its largest towns are Holdenville, Wetumka and Dustin.
2027 plans in Hughes County at a glance
What it means if you live in Hughes County
- That's 8 plans fewer than in 2026 (30). If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check your Annual Notice of Change to see whether it continues and what changes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma stops selling regular Medicare Advantage plans here on December 31. If that's you, here is what to do. (CMS data) UnitedHealthcare ends some Medicare Advantage plans here while keeping others; at least 116 people in Hughes County are in one of those plans. Your plan's letter says whether yours is ending; here is what to do. (CMS data)
- 11 are HMOs (you generally use the plan's network) and 11 are PPOs (which also pay out-of-network doctors, usually at a higher cost to you).
- 7 plans have no Part D drug coverage. Those suit people who get drug coverage elsewhere, such as from the VA; otherwise you could owe a late-enrollment penalty for going without it.
- Special needs plans here: 10 for people with both Medicare and Oklahoma Medicaid; 4 for people with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart failure. You can join one only if you qualify.
- Hughes County ranks 25th of Oklahoma's 77 counties for plans open to everyone. In the South Central region (12 counties), the count runs from 6 to 30.
- At least 1,140 people in Hughes County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
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Original Medicare and Medigap
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Nearby counties
You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan sold in the county where you live.
| County | Plans open to everyone, 2027 | Special needs plans |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | 30 | 20 |
| Okfuskee County | 24 | 16 |
| Pittsburg County | 21 | 14 |
| Coal County | 10 | 6 |
Insurance agency offices nearest Hughes County
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Integrity Insurance Group
About 70 miles from Hughes County
Wheelchair accessible · Free parking · Video appointments available
2026 Medicare costs (the same in every county)
| Cost | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part B premium | $202.90 a month (standard) |
| Part B deductible | $283 a year |
| Part A deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 a year |
Other places to get answers
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, or Medicare.gov.
- Social Security (signing up for Parts A and B, Extra Help): 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- Oklahoma Health Care Authority (SoonerCare, including help for people with Medicare): oklahoma.gov/ohca. SoonerCare and Medicare.
- Oklahoma Insurance Department (complaints about an insurance company or agent, agent license lookup): oid.ok.gov.
- More Oklahoma contacts, from OKDHS aging services to fraud reporting: Oklahoma Medicare contacts.
Questions about Medicare in Hughes County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are there in Hughes County for 2027?
CMS lists 22 open to everyone with Medicare (30 in 2026), plus 14 special needs plans for people who qualify. You still pay your Part B premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Hughes County?
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare once between January 1 and March 31. If your plan leaves your county, you get a Special Enrollment Period.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Hughes County?
Use the agent search on this page, pick one agent and request a call, to compare plans with a licensed insurance agent at no cost to you. Agents listed here are licensed in Oklahoma.
Sources
Plans open to everyone are Medicare Advantage plans with or without drug coverage, not special needs plans. Enrollment counts HMO and PPO plans; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer, so real numbers are a little higher.