Brunswick County Medicare at a glance
| Brunswick County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,618 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,393 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,184 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.7% | 39.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Brunswick County comes in 93rd for residents age 65 and up (3,618). Older adults make up 23.0% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. About 1,169 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Brunswick County is 49.7% of people with Medicare, higher than the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Brunswick County
Brunswick 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 4,453 Medicare beneficiaries in Brunswick County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. 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 Brunswick County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 225 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 9% 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 Brunswick County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Brunswick County; we help Brunswick County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Brunswick County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Brunswick 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 Brunswick County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Brunswick County at Lawrenceville (1,001), Alberta (296), Brodnax (237), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Brunswick County include 23821, 23843, 23845, 23856, 23857, 23868, 23876, 23887, 23889, 23893, 23920, 23938. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Brunswick 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Brunswick County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Brunswick County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Brunswick County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Brunswick County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Brunswick County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Dickenson County | 3,425 | 72.6% | 24% | Rural |
| Madison County | 3,356 | 35.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Grayson County | 4,016 | 40.1% | 15% | Rural |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.