Madison County Medicare at a glance
| Madison County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,776 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.9% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,283 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,296 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Madison County ranks 66th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,776 people in that age group, or 17.9% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 2,173 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Madison County is 59.0% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Madison County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Madison County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). 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 7,252 Medicare beneficiaries in Madison County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Madison County, CMS reported about 508 emergency room visits and 251 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Madison County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Madison County; we help Madison County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Madison County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Madison County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Madison County
The largest communities in Madison County by 2023 Census population estimates are Comer (1,599), Danielsville (834), Colbert (667), Ila (378), Carlton (287), Hull (236). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Madison County include 30628, 30629, 30633, 30646. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Madison 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 Madison County residents
Here is what we can help Madison 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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Madison County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 5,889 | 54.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Bryan County | 5,640 | 51.7% | 7% | Metro |
| Jones County | 5,281 | 52.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Dawson County | 6,401 | 53.2% | 8% | Metro |
| Peach County | 5,054 | 62.4% | 11% | Metro |
| Haralson County | 5,043 | 62.6% | 20% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.