Settling Down in the Lone Star State
Texas tops our list of best states to retire. With no state income tax and warm climate, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the slow-paced spirit of the south.
The best perk of the lone star state is the diversity of the landscape. You have the sea breeze of the gulf coast, a rugged escape to the mountains in the west, and the lush hill country of central Texas. The vast size of Texas allows for a variety of living environments for life after 65. Some seniors, known as Winter Texans travel to Texas when the winter months in their respective home states are too much to bear. These travelers would find Medicare Supplement Plans particularly beneficial because this allows them to be insured where ever they want to travel.
In Dallas alone there are over 300 doctors who accept Medicare.
About 10% of people living in Texas are 65 and over and there are over 96 Texas Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans to choose from. According to topretirements.com there are about 35 Certified Retirement Communities in Texas. Cities that qualify for this list must meet the living, employment/volunteer, health, entertainment, education and safety needs of its citizens and visitors. The best Texas retirement cities include: Lufkin, South Padre Island, Athens and many more. The list is always growing too. To see a full list visit the Texas retirement communities page.
With about 11% of the population on Medicare, there a wealth of resources for senior health insurance plans in Texas. There are about 19 different Texas Medicare Supplement Insurance companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Mutual of Omaha and many more. Enter your zip code to receive a free Texas Medicare Supplement Insurance quote.
Maybe we’re a bit biased, (MedicareMall.com is headquartered in the lone star state,) but Texas is a great state for senior living. Stay tuned to our blog for more great states to retire, or feel free to comment on what state you think is best and we’ll feature it in our weekly blog series.
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