Medicare in Wells County by the numbers
| Wells County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,490 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,811 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,835 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.3% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Wells County ranks 56th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,490 people in that age group, or 19.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 1,959 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 56.3% of Wells County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 51.1% average across Indiana. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Wells County
Wells County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 6,733 Medicare beneficiaries in Wells County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Wells County, CMS reported about 566 emergency room visits and 211 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 4% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Wells County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Wells County; we help Wells County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Wells County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Wells County:
- Bluffton Regional Medical Center — Bluffton (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Wells County
People in Wells County live in communities such as Bluffton (10,467), Ossian (3,382), Markle (504), Zanesville (472), Uniondale (276), Poneto (175) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Wells County include 46714, 46731, 46759, 46766, 46770, 46777, 46778, 46781, 46791, 46799. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Wells 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Wells County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Wells County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- 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
Wells County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posey County | 5,431 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Washington County | 5,378 | 50.1% | 16% | Metro |
| Clay County | 5,187 | 46.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Franklin County | 4,738 | 39.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Owen County | 4,642 | 54.6% | 17% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 6,446 | 39.0% | 12% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.