LaPorte County Medicare at a glance
| LaPorte County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 22,343 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 25,766 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 11,587 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
LaPorte County ranks 13th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 22,343 people in that age group, or 20.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 7,728 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 45.0% of LaPorte County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 LaPorte County
LaPorte County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 25,948 Medicare beneficiaries in LaPorte County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in LaPorte County, CMS reported about 672 emergency room visits and 261 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and LaPorte County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in LaPorte County; we help LaPorte County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in LaPorte County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in LaPorte County:
- Franciscan Health Michigan City — Michigan City (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Northwest Health-La Porte — La Porte (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 LaPorte County
The largest communities in LaPorte County by 2023 Census population estimates are Michigan City (31,659), La Porte (22,486), Westville (5,268), Trail Creek (2,027), Kingsford Heights (1,325), Long Beach (1,174). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside LaPorte County include 46340, 46345, 46346, 46348, 46350, 46360, 46365, 46371, 46382, 46390, 46391. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in LaPorte 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer LaPorte County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for LaPorte County households, including 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 LaPorte County options together
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
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LaPorte County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 21,563 | 47.5% | 16% | Metro |
| Monroe County | 21,295 | 41.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Tippecanoe County | 23,795 | 45.0% | 14% | Metro |
| Delaware County | 20,083 | 54.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Madison County | 25,091 | 61.4% | 18% | Metro |
| Vigo County | 18,749 | 47.9% | 22% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.