Medicare in Bullock County by the numbers
| Bullock County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,907 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.3% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,066 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,676 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 81.1% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Bullock County comes in 65th for residents age 65 and up (1,907). Older adults make up 19.3% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. Another 696 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). 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 Bullock County is 81.1% of people with Medicare, higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Bullock County
Bullock 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 2,432 Medicare beneficiaries in Bullock County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 29% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Bullock County, CMS reported about 607 emergency room visits and 254 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). 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 Bullock County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Bullock County; we help Bullock County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bullock County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Bullock County:
- Bullock County Hospital — Union Springs (acute care; for-profit; emergency services)
- Bullock County Hospital — Union Springs (rural emergency; for-profit; 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.
Bullock County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Bullock County by 2023 Census population estimates are Union Springs (3,154), Midway (404). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Bullock County include 36029, 36089. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Bullock 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Bullock County residents
Here is what we can help Bullock County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Bullock County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 1,722 | 72.4% | 39% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 2,351 | 70.3% | 31% | Rural |
| Sumter County | 2,408 | 66.8% | 32% | Rural |
| Crenshaw County | 2,633 | 65.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.