Medicare in Washington County by the numbers
| Washington County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,378 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,813 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,412 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.1% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Washington County ranks 59th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,378 people in that age group, or 19.1% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 2,066 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Washington County is 50.1% 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 Washington County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Washington 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 6,763 Medicare beneficiaries in Washington County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Washington County, CMS reported about 591 emergency room visits and 203 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Washington County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Washington County; we help Washington County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Washington County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Washington County:
- Ascension St. Vincent Salem — Salem (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Washington County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Washington County at Salem (6,437), New Pekin (1,323), Campbellsburg (536), Little York (188), Livonia (98), Saltillo (98), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Washington County number 5: 47108, 47120, 47125, 47165, 47167. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Washington 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 Washington County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Washington 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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Washington County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posey County | 5,431 | 40.5% | 9% | 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 |
| Carroll County | 4,343 | 43.3% | 10% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.