Medicare in Posey County by the numbers
| Posey County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,431 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,406 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,596 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 40.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Posey County ranks 58th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,431 people in that age group, or 21.7% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 1,953 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Posey County is 40.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Posey County
Posey County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 6,284 Medicare beneficiaries in Posey County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Posey County, CMS reported about 478 emergency room visits and 253 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 5% 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 Posey County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Posey County; we help Posey County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Posey County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Posey 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.
Posey County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Posey County live in communities such as Mount Vernon (6,355), Poseyville (967), New Harmony (686), Cynthiana (549), Griffin (142) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Posey County include 47620, 47631, 47633, 47638. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Posey 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Posey County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Posey County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Posey County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Posey County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 5,378 | 50.1% | 16% | Metro |
| Wells County | 5,490 | 56.3% | 13% | Metro |
| Clay County | 5,187 | 46.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Franklin County | 4,738 | 39.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Owen County | 4,642 | 54.6% | 17% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 6,446 | 39.0% | 12% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.