The numbers behind Medicare in Cass County
| Cass County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,194 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,476 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,185 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.4% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Cass County comes in 40th for residents age 65 and up (7,194). Older adults make up 19.1% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 2,566 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 49.4% of people with Medicare in Cass County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Cass County
Cass County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 8,603 Medicare beneficiaries in Cass County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Cass County, CMS reported about 735 emergency room visits and 200 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 7% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Cass County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Cass County; we help Cass County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Cass County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Cass County:
- Memorial Hospital — Logansport (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. 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 Cass County
People in Cass County live in communities such as Logansport (18,233), Galveston (1,276), Walton (985), Royal Center (797), Onward (77) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Cass County include 46932, 46947, 46950, 46961, 46967, 46978, 46988, 46994, 46998. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Cass 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Cass County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Cass County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Ready to compare plans in Cass County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Cass County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington County | 7,020 | 64.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Montgomery County | 7,438 | 51.7% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Knox County | 6,920 | 34.0% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Wabash County | 6,819 | 55.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Putnam County | 6,713 | 54.7% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Jefferson County | 6,578 | 43.4% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.