Medicare in Forsyth County by the numbers
| Forsyth County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 35,430 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 38,487 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 17,353 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Forsyth County ranks 8th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 35,430 people in that age group, or 13.0% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). The 14,441 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Forsyth County is 45.1% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Forsyth County
Forsyth County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 36,360 Medicare beneficiaries in Forsyth County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 5% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Forsyth County, CMS reported about 509 emergency room visits and 214 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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 Forsyth County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Forsyth County; we help Forsyth County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Forsyth County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Forsyth County:
- Northside Hospital Forsyth — Cumming (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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 Forsyth County
People in Forsyth County live in communities such as Cumming (9,471) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Forsyth County, that means areas such as 30028, 30040, 30041, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Forsyth 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.
Let’s check your Forsyth County options together
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Forsyth County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County | 36,099 | 49.9% | 9% | Metro |
| Clayton County | 33,424 | 67.3% | 21% | Metro |
| Richmond County | 32,308 | 61.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Henry County | 32,259 | 63.1% | 12% | Metro |
| Muscogee County | 30,911 | 57.4% | 12% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 26,499 | 62.7% | 14% | Metro |
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