The numbers behind Medicare in Union County
| Union County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,462 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 34.9% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,127 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,306 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.7% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Union County ranks 39th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,462 people in that age group, or 34.9% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). The 2,709 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 47.7% of people with Medicare in Union County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Union County
Union 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 10,636 Medicare beneficiaries in Union County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Union County, CMS reported about 557 emergency room visits and 158 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than 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 Union County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Union County; we help Union County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Union County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Union County:
- Union General Hospital — Blairsville (acute care; government-owned; no emergency department; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Union County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Union County at Blairsville (785), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Union County number 2: 30512, 30572. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Union 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 Union County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Union County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Union County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County | 8,331 | 46.8% | 10% | Rural |
| White County | 6,825 | 58.6% | 10% | Rural |
| Greene County | 6,553 | 44.3% | 5% | Rural |
| Putnam County | 5,909 | 54.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Rabun County | 5,162 | 46.5% | 11% | Rural |
| Towns County | 4,904 | 51.1% | 9% | Rural |
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