The numbers behind Medicare in Ingham County
| Ingham County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 43,269 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.2% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 54,172 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 36,347 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.1% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Ingham County ranks 9th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 43,269 people in that age group, or 15.2% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). The 14,967 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 61% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Ingham County is 67.1% of people with Medicare, 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 Ingham County
Ingham County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 53,194 Medicare beneficiaries in Ingham County (2023). Their average age is 69, younger than the Michigan average of 72. About 34% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Ingham County, CMS reported about 696 emergency room visits and 237 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and close to it for hospital stays (245). 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 Ingham County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Ingham County; we help Ingham County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Ingham County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Ingham County:
- Edward W Sparrow Hospital — Lansing (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- McLaren Greater Lansing — Lansing (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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.
Ingham County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Ingham County at Lansing (107,063), East Lansing (46,077), Mason (8,153), Williamston (3,772), Leslie (1,903), Webberville (1,289), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Ingham County, that means areas such as 48819, 48823, 48824, 48825, 48840, 48842, 48854, 48864, 48892, 48895, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915 and 4 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Ingham 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Ingham County residents
Here is what we can help Ingham County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Ingham County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Ingham County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County | 43,432 | 65.8% | 15% | Metro |
| Livingston County | 40,325 | 55.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Saginaw County | 39,113 | 68.3% | 21% | Metro |
| Ottawa County | 52,010 | 77.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Berrien County | 33,509 | 57.0% | 12% | Metro |
| St. Clair County | 33,468 | 63.4% | 20% | Metro |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.