The numbers behind Medicare in Rush County
| Rush County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,330 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,032 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,888 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Rush County ranks 80th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,330 people in that age group, or 19.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 1,234 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Rush County is 46.8% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Rush County
The USDA classifies Rush County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 4,044 Medicare beneficiaries in Rush County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Rush County, CMS reported about 605 emergency room visits and 192 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Rush County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Rush County; we help Rush County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Rush County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Rush County:
- Rush Memorial Hospital — Rushville (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Rush County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Rush County live in communities such as Rushville (6,191), Carthage (925), Glenwood (168) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Rush County number 9: 46104, 46115, 46127, 46133, 46146, 46150, 46155, 46156, 46173. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Rush 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Rush County residents
Here is what we can help Rush County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let’s check your Rush County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Rush County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County | 3,789 | 50.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Perry County | 3,820 | 45.3% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Blackford County | 2,638 | 53.8% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Scott County | 4,243 | 58.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Fulton County | 4,293 | 54.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 4,830 | 47.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.