Serving South Texas and the 956

Local Medicare and ACA help across the Rio Grande Valley

956 Health Insurance works with people across the 956 who want local, bilingual education and guidance on Medicare and ACA coverage questions. This page is here to show where we work, not to separate one city from another when the help itself is the same.

956 Health Insurance is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government, the federal Medicare program, or any government agency.

956 Health Insurance does 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.

For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call (956) 970-4499, TTY: 711.

Brownsville McAllen Edinburg Harlingen Mission Surrounding 956 communities
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Areas we serve

We help people throughout South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. That includes the major 956 communities below as well as nearby surrounding areas.

  • Brownsville
  • McAllen
  • Edinburg
  • Harlingen
  • Mission
  • Other nearby communities in the 956 area

What we help with

Most people reach out because they are trying to sort out one of these coverage situations:

  • Turning 65 and learning what Medicare choices to compare
  • Still working at 65 or already on Medicare and reviewing coverage questions
  • Looking for ACA or Marketplace coverage
  • Retiring before Medicare begins
  • Replacing employer coverage
  • Helping a parent or family member understand the next step

Where to go next

If you already know what type of coverage you need, use the service page that fits your situation. If you are not sure yet, call or send your information and a local licensed agent can help you sort it out anywhere in the 956.

Go to Medicare if You are turning 65, still working at 65, already on Medicare, or learning what to compare for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, or prescription coverage.
Go to ACA if You need coverage outside of work, are self-employed, between jobs, or retiring before Medicare starts.