Telfair County Medicare at a glance
| Telfair County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,312 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,487 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,705 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Telfair County comes in 117th for residents age 65 and up (2,312). Older adults make up 21.2% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. About 658 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Telfair County is 68.6% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Telfair County
The USDA classifies Telfair County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 2,642 Medicare beneficiaries in Telfair County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 25% 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 Telfair County, CMS reported about 668 emergency room visits and 247 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). 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 Telfair County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Telfair County; we help Telfair County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Telfair County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Telfair 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 Telfair County
People in Telfair County live in communities such as McRae-Helena (4,759), Lumber City (954), Milan (268), Scotland (162), Jacksonville (106) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Telfair County number 5: 31055, 31060, 31083, 31544, 31549. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Telfair 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’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.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Telfair County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Telfair County residents we can compare 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 Telfair County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Telfair County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Telfair County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes County | 2,314 | 63.4% | 18% | Rural |
| Macon County | 2,369 | 71.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,247 | 56.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Seminole County | 2,382 | 58.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Hancock County | 2,194 | 68.8% | 19% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 2,432 | 56.6% | 19% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.