Baldwin County Medicare at a glance
| Baldwin County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,798 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,866 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,511 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Baldwin County ranks 49th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,798 people in that age group, or 18.0% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 2,774 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, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 66.0% of people with Medicare in Baldwin County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Baldwin County
Baldwin County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 9,814 Medicare beneficiaries in Baldwin County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Baldwin County, CMS reported about 638 emergency room visits and 213 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Baldwin County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Baldwin County; we help Baldwin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Baldwin County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Baldwin County:
- Navicent Health Baldwin — Milledgeville (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Baldwin County
People in Baldwin County live in communities such as Milledgeville (16,486) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Baldwin County number 3: 31034, 31061, 31062. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Baldwin 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Baldwin County residents
Here is what we can help Baldwin 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 Baldwin County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Baldwin County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Baldwin County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County | 7,546 | 63.4% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Polk County | 7,044 | 61.2% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Tift County | 6,910 | 62.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Thomas County | 9,036 | 60.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Gilmer County | 9,080 | 44.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Camden County | 9,093 | 43.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.