Barry County Medicare at a glance
| Barry County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 12,828 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.1% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 15,335 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,367 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.6% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Barry County ranks 29th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 12,828 people in that age group, or 20.1% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). Another 5,015 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Barry County is 67.6% of people with Medicare, close to the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Barry County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Barry 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 15,236 Medicare beneficiaries in Barry County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Barry County, CMS reported about 632 emergency room visits and 192 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Barry County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Barry County; we help Barry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Barry County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Barry County:
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital — Hastings (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Where people live in Barry County
People in Barry County live in communities such as Hastings (7,512), Middleville (4,424), Nashville (1,611), Freeport (550), Woodland (424) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Barry County include 48897, 49046, 49050, 49058, 49060, 49073, 49325, 49333. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Barry 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Barry County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Barry County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Barry County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Barry County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm County | 12,630 | 71.7% | 22% | Metro |
| Cass County | 11,910 | 53.7% | 13% | Metro |
| Ionia County | 10,886 | 74.4% | 25% | Metro |
| Clinton County | 15,530 | 71.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Midland County | 17,470 | 64.9% | 22% | Metro |
| Leelanau County | 7,962 | 57.3% | 7% | Metro |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.