Berrien County Medicare at a glance
| Berrien County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,350 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,143 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,460 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.4% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Berrien County ranks 103rd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,350 people in that age group, or 18.0% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). The 1,281 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 59.4% of people with Medicare in Berrien County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Berrien County
Berrien County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 4,173 Medicare beneficiaries in Berrien County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 21% 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 Berrien County, CMS reported about 771 emergency room visits and 269 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 10% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Berrien County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Berrien County; we help Berrien County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Berrien County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Berrien County:
- SGMC Berrien Campus — Nashville (acute care; nonprofit; 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.
Where people live in Berrien County
People in Berrien County live in communities such as Nashville (4,945), Enigma (1,098), Ray City (1,020), Alapaha (490) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Berrien County, that means areas such as 31622, 31639, 31645, 31749, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Berrien 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’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.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Berrien County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Berrien County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Berrien County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Berrien County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 3,566 | 54.0% | 15% | Rural |
| Banks County | 3,642 | 61.6% | 16% | Rural |
| Screven County | 3,022 | 65.7% | 15% | Rural |
| Jefferson County | 2,890 | 68.2% | 20% | Rural |
| Tattnall County | 3,875 | 63.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Dooly County | 2,444 | 62.3% | 14% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.