Geneva County Medicare at a glance
| Geneva County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,707 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,268 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,457 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Geneva County ranks 38th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,707 people in that age group, or 21.1% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). About 1,850 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 61.3% of people with Medicare in Geneva County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Geneva County
Geneva County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 7,343 Medicare beneficiaries in Geneva County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Geneva County, CMS reported about 697 emergency room visits and 227 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 13% 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 Geneva County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Geneva County; we help Geneva County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Geneva County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Geneva County:
- Wiregrass Medical Center — Geneva (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
- Wiregrass Medical Center — Geneva (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Geneva County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Geneva County live in communities such as Geneva (4,217), Hartford (2,726), Slocomb (2,133), Samson (1,860), Malvern (1,567), Black (233) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Geneva County include 36313, 36314, 36316, 36318, 36340, 36344, 36375, 36477. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Geneva 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Geneva County residents
Here is what we can help Geneva County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Geneva County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 6,433 | 58.0% | 16% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Chilton County | 8,152 | 72.9% | 12% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.