Midland County Medicare at a glance
| Midland County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 17,470 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.8% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 21,051 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 13,662 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.9% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Midland County ranks 24th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 17,470 people in that age group, or 20.8% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). About 5,953 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 13% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Midland County is 64.9% 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 Midland County
Midland County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 20,701 Medicare beneficiaries in Midland County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Midland County, CMS reported about 652 emergency room visits and 215 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Midland County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Midland County; we help Midland County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Midland County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Midland County:
- Mymichigan Medical Center Midland — Midland (acute care; nonprofit; no emergency department; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Where people live in Midland County
The largest communities in Midland County by 2023 Census population estimates are Midland (42,501), Coleman (1,269), Sanford (763). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Midland County, that means areas such as 48618, 48620, 48628, 48640, 48642, 48657, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Midland 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 Midland County residents
Here is what we can help Midland 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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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Midland County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer County | 18,481 | 62.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Clinton County | 15,530 | 71.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Grand Traverse County | 21,990 | 64.7% | 15% | Metro |
| Barry County | 12,828 | 67.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Montcalm County | 12,630 | 71.7% | 22% | Metro |
| Eaton County | 22,427 | 72.1% | 20% | Metro |
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