Sign up for Medicare by county in Iowa
Choose the county you live in to find city and ZIP pages with local Medicare enrollment guidance.
All counties in Iowa
- Linn County (17 cities)
- Pottawattamie County (15 cities)
- Keokuk County (14 cities)
- Sioux County (13 cities)
- Iowa County (12 cities)
- Kossuth County (12 cities)
- Story County (12 cities)
- Tama County (12 cities)
- Dubuque County (11 cities)
- Black Hawk County (10 cities)
- Buchanan County (10 cities)
- Guthrie County (10 cities)
- Humboldt County (10 cities)
- Page County (10 cities)
- Appanoose County (9 cities)
- Cedar County (9 cities)
- Cerro Gordo County (9 cities)
- Mahaska County (9 cities)
- Monona County (9 cities)
- Muscatine County (9 cities)
- Plymouth County (9 cities)
- Pocahontas County (9 cities)
- Allamakee County (8 cities)
- Bremer County (8 cities)
- Buena Vista County (8 cities)
- Des Moines County (8 cities)
- Lyon County (8 cities)
- O'Brien County (8 cities)
- Palo Alto County (8 cities)
- Poweshiek County (8 cities)
- Sac County (8 cities)
- Chickasaw County (7 cities)
- Dickinson County (7 cities)
- Mills County (7 cities)
- Ringgold County (7 cities)
- Audubon County (6 cities)
- Ida County (6 cities)
- Louisa County (6 cities)
- Emmet County (5 cities)
- Lucas County (5 cities)
- Davis County (4 cities)
- Adair County (0 cities)
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most when they're trying to enroll in Iowa.
Is this site affiliated with Medicare.gov or Social Security?
No. This site provides educational Medicare information and points you to official resources. We don’t offer plan recommendations.
Where do I sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B?
In most cases, you enroll in Part A and Part B through Social Security. If you’re still working or have employer coverage, the timing can be different.
When should I sign up to avoid penalties?
Timing depends on your situation (turning 65, disability, employer coverage, and more). When in doubt, start planning a few months before you want coverage to begin.
What information should I have ready?
Common items include your Social Security number and details about current coverage if you’re enrolling due to a special situation. Save any confirmation numbers or letters after you submit.