Medicare in Madison County by the numbers
| Madison County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,356 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,625 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,283 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.4% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Madison County ranks 100th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,356 people in that age group, or 23.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 1,229 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 35.4% of people with Medicare in Madison County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Madison County
Madison 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 3,763 Medicare beneficiaries in Madison County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Madison County, CMS reported about 572 emergency room visits and 140 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than it for hospital stays (206). 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 and doctors near Madison County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Madison County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Madison County
People in Madison County live in communities such as Madison (209) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Madison County include 22709, 22711, 22715, 22719, 22722, 22723, 22725, 22727, 22730, 22731, 22732, 22735, 22738, 22743 and 2 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Madison County residents
Here is what we can help Madison County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Madison County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickenson County | 3,425 | 72.6% | 24% | Rural |
| Buckingham County | 3,568 | 45.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Brunswick County | 3,618 | 49.7% | 16% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 3,691 | 44.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Middlesex County | 3,709 | 37.0% | 7% | Rural |
| Nottoway County | 2,908 | 45.0% | 14% | Rural |
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