Pulaski County Medicare at a glance
| Pulaski County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,990 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,404 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,284 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, Pulaski County comes in 48th for residents age 65 and up (7,990). Older adults make up 23.7% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 2,554 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 45.6% of people with Medicare in Pulaski County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 Pulaski County
Pulaski 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 9,625 Medicare beneficiaries in Pulaski County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. 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 Pulaski County, CMS reported about 731 emergency room visits and 223 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 9% 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 Pulaski County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Pulaski County; we help Pulaski County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pulaski County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pulaski County:
- Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski — Pulaski (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Pulaski County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Pulaski County live in communities such as Pulaski (8,858), Dublin (2,663) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pulaski County include 24058, 24084, 24129, 24132, 24301, 24324, 24347. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pulaski 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.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Pulaski County residents
Here is what we can help Pulaski County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Pulaski County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Pulaski County residents
- 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?
Pulaski County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight County | 8,322 | 37.9% | 6% | Metro |
| Botetourt County | 8,392 | 38.2% | 6% | Metro |
| Warren County | 7,355 | 40.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Gloucester County | 8,755 | 34.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Goochland County | 7,155 | 27.0% | 4% | Metro |
| Amherst County | 7,113 | 43.4% | 10% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.