Medicare in Union County by the numbers
| Union County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,498 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,737 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 832 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,498 residents age 65 and older, Union County is 91st among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 21.5% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. The 540 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Union County is 47.9% of people with Medicare, close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Union County
Union County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,831 Medicare beneficiaries in Union County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Union County, CMS reported about 623 emergency room visits and 265 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). About 6% 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 Union County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Union County; we help Union County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Union County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Union 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 Union County
The largest communities in Union County by 2023 Census population estimates are Liberty (2,010), West College Corner (534). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Union County number 3: 47003, 47325, 47353. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Union 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 Union County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Union County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Union County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Union County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland County | 1,983 | 55.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Martin County | 2,176 | 35.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.