Ben Hill County Medicare at a glance
| Ben Hill County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,222 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,910 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,713 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.4% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 3,222 residents age 65 and older, Ben Hill County is 105th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 18.8% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 1,086 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Ben Hill County is 69.4% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Ben Hill County
The USDA classifies Ben Hill County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 4,091 Medicare beneficiaries in Ben Hill County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Ben Hill County, CMS reported about 708 emergency room visits and 257 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). 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 Ben Hill County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Ben Hill County; we help Ben Hill County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Ben Hill County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Ben Hill County:
- Dorminy Medical Center — Fitzgerald (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Ben Hill County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Ben Hill County at Fitzgerald (8,942), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Ben Hill County number 1: 31750. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Ben Hill 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Ben Hill County residents
Here is what we can help Ben Hill County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Ready to compare plans in Ben Hill County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Ben Hill County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 2,963 | 58.2% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Lamar County | 3,516 | 63.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 3,651 | 64.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 3,891 | 66.7% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.