AARP

Health Insurance Coverage in Texas

Health Plan Overview

Insurance CompanyAARP
StateTexas
Websiteaarp.org
Number of Hospitals in Network21
Number of Plans Offered11

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (21)
UTMB HealthUniversity Medical Center of El PasoHarlingen Medical CenterUT Health TylerKnapp Medical CenterMission Regional Medical CenterUT Health JacksonvilleUT Health CarthageDallas Medical CenterUT Health AthensUT Health HendersonDallas Regional Medical CenterUT Health East TexasHarlingen Medical CenterHeart of Texas Memorial HospitalUT Health PittsburgGolden Plains Community HospitalUT Health QuitmanPampa Regional Medical CenterUTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric CenterFoundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio

Available Plans

Medicare

1 plan

Medicare Advantage

6 plans

Medicare Part D

2 plans

Medicare Supplement

1 plan

Prescription Drug Plans

1 plan

Plan Details
Plan NamePlan Type
NAMedicare
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Advantage
NAMedicare Supplement
NAPrescription Drug Plans
NAMedicare Part D
NAMedicare Part D

State Leadership

Tina Tran

State Director

Led the outreach and local advocacy operations of AARP in Texas over the last five years. Led AARP's disaster relief efforts in Houston during Hurricane Harvey. Has a deep understanding of the organization and the challenges facing older adults. Works tirelessly to ensure AARP serves as a champion for Texans as they age. Described as a trailblazer with unmatched passion, intellect, and work ethic. Committed to community service. Good listener, promotes inclusiveness, and encourages those around her to be visionaries.

Charlotte McKenzie

State President

Accomplished business and civic leader. Appointed as the AARP Texas State President, the organization's top volunteer leadership role in the state. Co-leads the AARP Texas Executive Council with the State Director. Holds a Master of Science degree in Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Distinguished career in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries as an award-winning clinical science specialist. Expertise spans research, team leadership, new business development, executive training, and sales and marketing. Dedicated AARP volunteer for several years, serving on the AARP Texas Executive Council, contributing to advocacy efforts, and leading initiatives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Has hosted telephone town halls on local and statewide issues and facilitated community discussions. Serves on corporate boards and participates in various organizations.

Jackie Gil

Associate State Director of Communications, TX

Experienced communications professional, serving since February 2024. Diverse background in media and public relations. Previously held multiple roles at the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, including Talk Show Host, Media Specialist, and Communications Special Projects Manager, with responsibilities encompassing producing and hosting shows, strategic communication planning, and bilingual spokesperson duties.

Rosalinda Martinez

Associate State Director โ€“ Outreach & Advocacy

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Annette Fuller

Executive Council Member

Longtime journalist. Joined the volunteer group that provides leadership advice and direction for AARP in Texas. Brings deep community connections, a strong understanding of the needs of Texans, years of professional and leadership experience, and a passion to serve others. Texas journalism background includes having worked as a senior reporter for The Dallas Morning News and managing editor for the Denton Record-Chronicle. Was editor of Where to Retire Magazine and the Denton County Magazine. Spent two years under a contract with the U.S. Department of State to work with Algerian journalists. Also worked as a copy editor and media trainer at the English-language China Daily in Beijing. Interest in volunteering with AARP Texas was sparked by an email invitation.

Norma Estella Reyes

Executive Council Member

Longtime social worker turned government administrator. Joined the volunteer group that provides leadership advice and direction for AARP in Texas. Brings deep community connections, a strong understanding of the needs of Texans, years of professional and leadership experience, and a passion to serve others. Has strong ties to community officials, including Tribal leaders. Daughter of a homemaker mother and a father who served in World War II as a U.S. Navy submariner. Graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville University. Worked for 16 years with the Texas Department of Human Services. Served as chief of staff for Ciro Rodriguez when he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives. After Rodriguez' election to Congress, she served as his district director. Also worked as a special assistant to a Bexar County Commissioner. Retired in 2020 after spending 13 years with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a liaison with numerous government agencies throughout a multi-state region.

Beverly Gor

Executive Councilmember

Retired dietitian and health educator. Recently received high honors from Texas Woman's University.

Reynaldo Ortiz

Executive Councilmember

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Eddie Orum

Executive Councilmember

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Rob Schneider

Executive Councilmember

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Kenny Scudder

Executive Councilmember

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Dorothy "Sissy" Byrd

Executive Councilmember

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