Medicare in Madison County by the numbers
| Madison County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 25,091 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 31,387 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 19,280 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.4% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 25,091 residents age 65 and older, Madison County is 11th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 18.9% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. About 8,631 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Madison County is 61.4% of people with Medicare, higher than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Madison County
Madison County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 31,716 Medicare beneficiaries in Madison County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Madison County, CMS reported about 696 emergency room visits and 235 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than 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 Madison County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Madison County; we help Madison County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Madison County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Madison County:
- Ascension St. Vincent Anderson — Anderson (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
- Ascension St. Vincent Mercy — Elwood (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
- Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County — Anderson (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Madison County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Madison County live in communities such as Anderson (55,199), Elwood (8,417), Pendleton (5,604), Alexandria (5,163), Ingalls (2,602), Chesterfield (2,495) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Madison County number 14: 46001, 46011, 46012, 46013, 46016, 46017, 46036, 46044, 46048, 46051, 46056, 46063, 46064, 46070. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Madison 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 Madison County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Madison County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Madison County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Madison County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County | 23,795 | 45.0% | 14% | Metro |
| Johnson County | 26,818 | 52.1% | 12% | Metro |
| LaPorte County | 22,343 | 45.0% | 15% | Metro |
| Clark County | 21,563 | 47.5% | 16% | Metro |
| Hendricks County | 28,842 | 51.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Monroe County | 21,295 | 41.6% | 15% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.