Seminole County Medicare at a glance
| Seminole County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,382 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,475 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,448 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.5% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 2,382 residents age 65 and older, Seminole County is 114th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 26.2% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 688 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 36% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Seminole County is 58.5% of people with Medicare, close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Seminole County
Seminole 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 2,424 Medicare beneficiaries in Seminole County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. 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 Seminole County, CMS reported about 543 emergency room visits and 259 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 10% 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 Seminole County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Seminole County; we help Seminole County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Seminole County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Seminole County:
- Donalsonville Hospital — Donalsonville (acute care; nonprofit; no emergency department)
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.
Seminole County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Seminole County live in communities such as Donalsonville (2,826), Iron City (306) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Seminole County number 2: 39845, 39859. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Seminole 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Seminole County residents
Here is what we can help Seminole County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Seminole County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 2,369 | 71.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 2,432 | 56.6% | 19% | Rural |
| Dooly County | 2,444 | 62.3% | 14% | Rural |
| Wilkes County | 2,314 | 63.4% | 18% | Rural |
| Telfair County | 2,312 | 68.6% | 25% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,247 | 56.9% | 14% | Rural |
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