Medicare in Worth County by the numbers
| Worth County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,222 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,514 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,851 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.2% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Worth County ranks 88th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,222 people in that age group, or 20.8% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 1,515 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 63.2% of people with Medicare in Worth County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher 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 Worth County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Worth County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 4,731 Medicare beneficiaries in Worth County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Worth County, CMS reported about 583 emergency room visits and 203 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Worth County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Worth County; we help Worth County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Worth County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Worth County:
- Phoebe Worth Medical Center — Sylvester (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Worth County
People in Worth County live in communities such as Sylvester (5,436), Poulan (726), Warwick (492), Sumner (437) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Worth County number 7: 31744, 31772, 31781, 31789, 31791, 31795, 31796. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Worth 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 Worth County residents
Here is what we can help Worth County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Worth County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Worth County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Worth County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffie County | 4,251 | 66.4% | 14% | Metro |
| Butts County | 4,275 | 67.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Burke County | 4,468 | 68.3% | 16% | Metro |
| Meriwether County | 4,493 | 66.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 4,497 | 56.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Brooks County | 3,666 | 60.1% | 20% | Metro |
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