The numbers behind Medicare in Gladwin County
| Gladwin County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,146 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.6% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,998 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,022 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.9% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 7,146 residents age 65 and older, Gladwin County is 56th among 83 Michigan counties for older residents. That group is 27.6% of its population, compared with 19.2% across Michigan. Another 2,413 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, 31% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 66.9% of people with Medicare in Gladwin County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Gladwin County
Gladwin County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 8,913 Medicare beneficiaries in Gladwin County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Gladwin County, CMS reported about 708 emergency room visits and 193 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 7% 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 Gladwin County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Gladwin County; we help Gladwin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Gladwin County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Gladwin County:
- Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin — Gladwin (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Gladwin County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Gladwin County live in communities such as Gladwin (3,117), Beaverton (1,170) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Gladwin County, that means areas such as 48612, 48624, 48652, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Gladwin 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 Gladwin County residents
Here is what we can help Gladwin County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Gladwin County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim County | 7,128 | 59.4% | 15% | Rural |
| Oceana County | 6,224 | 70.9% | 21% | Rural |
| Clare County | 8,099 | 67.4% | 27% | Rural |
| Ogemaw County | 5,944 | 59.4% | 21% | Rural |
| Huron County | 8,590 | 55.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Osceola County | 5,347 | 66.8% | 21% | Rural |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.