The numbers behind Medicare in Hanover County
| Hanover County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 22,514 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 26,963 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,797 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 36.3% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Hanover County ranks 16th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 22,514 people in that age group, or 19.7% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 8,409 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 36.3% of people with Medicare in Hanover County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Hanover County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Hanover 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 25,953 Medicare beneficiaries in Hanover County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 4% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Hanover County, CMS reported about 565 emergency room visits and 227 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 9% 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 Hanover County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Hanover County; we help Hanover County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Hanover County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Hanover County:
- Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center — Mechanicsville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Hanover County
The largest communities in Hanover County by 2023 Census population estimates are Ashland (7,822). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Hanover County number 8: 23005, 23015, 23047, 23059, 23111, 23116, 23146, 23192. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Hanover 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Hanover County residents
Here is what we can help Hanover County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Hanover County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James City County | 22,517 | 30.4% | 3% | Metro |
| Roanoke County | 21,875 | 37.5% | 6% | Metro |
| City of Hampton | 23,421 | 49.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Spotsylvania County | 23,454 | 35.6% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Alexandria | 20,937 | 29.9% | 8% | Metro |
| Albemarle County | 24,602 | 22.4% | 5% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.