The numbers behind Medicare in City of Manassas
| City of Manassas | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,774 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 11.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,721 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,264 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
City of Manassas ranks 75th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,774 people in that age group, or 11.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 2,344 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 68% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 27% is 75 to 84 and 5% is 85 or older. About 39.6% of people with Medicare in City of Manassas 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 City of Manassas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies City of Manassas 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 5,562 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Manassas (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Manassas, CMS reported about 558 emergency room visits and 175 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than it for hospital stays (206). 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Manassas may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Manassas; we help City of Manassas residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Manassas
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Manassas:
- UVA Health Prince William Medical Center — Manassas (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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 City of Manassas
The largest communities in City of Manassas by 2023 Census population estimates are Manassas (42,696). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside City of Manassas include 20110. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in City of Manassas?
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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’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.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Manassas residents
Here is what we can help City of Manassas residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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 City of Manassas residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
City of Manassas compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Winchester | 4,809 | 35.4% | 12% | Metro |
| New Kent County | 4,945 | 33.8% | 4% | Metro |
| Nelson County | 4,476 | 34.2% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Salem | 5,170 | 42.1% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Waynesboro | 4,262 | 43.6% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Harrisonburg | 5,373 | 40.3% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.