Wisconsin
Medicare and retirement planning in Outagamie County
Outagamie County has the highest Medicare Advantage share of any county we serve — about 73% of local beneficiaries. Fewer than 3 in 10 people here stay on Original Medicare.
What's different here
The local picture
A practical consequence: because so few people locally hold a standalone Part D plan, drug coverage decisions here are usually bundled into the Advantage plan choice. If your prescriptions change, the plan you have to re-evaluate is your medical plan too — not just a drug plan.
Because Wisconsin is a Medigap waiver state, a quote you find on a national website is often for a plan that is not sold here at all. The comparison that matters in Wisconsin is which riders you add to the basic policy — not which letter you pick.
Outagamie County by the numbers
- County population
- 195,390
- Residents aged 65+
- 34,527 (17.7%)
- People on Medicare
- 41,729
- In Medicare Advantage
- 30,475 (73.0%)
- On Original Medicare
- 11,253 (27.0%)
- Standalone Part D plans
- 7,477
- Medicare & Medicaid (dual)
- 4,370
How neighbours are covered
Outagamie County coverage mix
This is not a recommendation — plenty of people are in the minority column for very good reasons. It is context for the conversation.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage | 30,475 (73.0%) |
| Original Medicare | 11,253 (27.0%) |
| Standalone Part D | 7,477 |
| Drug coverage via Advantage | 28,622 |
| Also on Medicaid | 4,370 |
Categories overlap on purpose — someone in an Advantage plan with drug coverage appears in both the Advantage row and the drug-coverage row.
Available in Outagamie County
What we can help with locally
Nearby
Also serving
Cities and villages across Outagamie County.
- Appleton
- Kaukauna
- Grand Chute
- Kimberly
- Little Chute
Questions
Outagamie County questions
Which Medicare plans are available in Outagamie County?
Plan availability is set at the county level, so Outagamie County residents shop the Outagamie County plan menu. That menu changes every year, and we do not offer every plan available in the area — for a complete list, contact Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or reach your State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
How many people in Outagamie County are on Medicare?
About 41,729 as of the CY2025 CMS enrollment data — 30,475 of them (73.0%) in Medicare Advantage plans and 11,253 (27.0%) on Original Medicare.
Do you charge for a review in Outagamie County?
No. There is no fee to review your coverage or compare options. Agent compensation is paid by the insurance carrier when a policy is placed, and it does not change what you pay in premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan?
Medicare Advantage and Part D changes are made during Annual Enrollment — October 15, 2026 through December 7, 2026, effective January 1, 2027. Certain life events, including moving out of your plan's service area or qualifying for Extra Help, can open a Special Enrollment Period at other times of year.
Do you meet in person in Outagamie County?
We are remote-first, so nearly every review — including in Outagamie County — happens by phone or video. In-person appointments are reserved for people who genuinely need one, in our northeast Wisconsin home area, and are assessed case by case when you book. Call (920) 455-5547 or book a time online and we will sort out the format.
Enrollment and population figures on this page describe the local market. They are not a statement about which plan is right for you, and they are not a quote. Plan availability, benefits and premiums vary by county, carrier and individual eligibility, and change every plan year.
Get a straight answer about your Outagamie County options
We will look at what you have now against what is actually available in Outagamie County this plan year, and tell you plainly whether a change is worth making.