The numbers behind Medicare in Amelia County
| Amelia County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,900 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,721 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,653 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.4% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 2,900 residents age 65 and older, Amelia County is 104th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 21.5% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 1,162 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 44.4% of people with Medicare in Amelia County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Amelia County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Amelia County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 3,570 Medicare beneficiaries in Amelia County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Amelia County, CMS reported about 656 emergency room visits and 247 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than it for hospital stays (206). About 8% 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 Amelia County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Amelia County; we help Amelia County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Amelia County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Amelia 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.
Where people live in Amelia County
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Amelia County, that means areas such as 23002, 23083, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Amelia 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Amelia County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Amelia County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let’s check your Amelia County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Amelia County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Amelia County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews County | 2,774 | 30.9% | 8% | Metro |
| City of Williamsburg | 2,666 | 24.9% | 5% | Metro |
| King William County | 3,267 | 37.8% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Colonial Heights | 3,268 | 41.7% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Poquoson | 2,474 | 25.5% | 3% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.