The numbers behind Medicare in Mathews County
| Mathews County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,774 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 32.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,167 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 978 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.9% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Mathews County ranks 106th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,774 people in that age group, or 32.6% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 756 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 55% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 30.9% of people with Medicare in Mathews County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Mathews County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Mathews 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 3,216 Medicare beneficiaries in Mathews County (2023). Their average age is 75, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Mathews County, CMS reported about 580 emergency room visits and 160 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 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 Mathews County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Mathews County; we help Mathews County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Mathews County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Mathews 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 Mathews County
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Mathews County include 23021, 23025, 23035, 23045, 23050, 23056, 23066, 23068, 23076, 23109, 23119, 23128, 23130, 23138 and 1 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Mathews 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.
- 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 Mathews County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Mathews County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Mathews County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Williamsburg | 2,666 | 24.9% | 5% | Metro |
| Amelia County | 2,900 | 44.4% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Poquoson | 2,474 | 25.5% | 3% | Metro |
| King William County | 3,267 | 37.8% | 7% | Metro |
| City of Colonial Heights | 3,268 | 41.7% | 9% | Metro |
| City of Falls Church | 2,275 | 31.7% | 6% | Metro |
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