Medicare in Bossier Parish by the numbers
| Bossier Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,693 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.9% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 24,034 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,450 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 20,693 residents age 65 and older, Bossier Parish is 12th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 15.9% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. About 7,617 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Bossier Parish is 43.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish 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 23,889 Medicare beneficiaries in Bossier Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bossier Parish, CMS reported about 642 emergency room visits and 258 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 12% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Bossier Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bossier Parish; we help Bossier Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Bossier Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Bossier Parish. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Bossier Parish: communities and ZIP codes
People in Bossier Parish live in communities such as Bossier City (62,738), Haughton (4,430), Shreveport (2,821), Benton (2,083), Plain Dealing (878) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Bossier Parish, that means areas such as 71006, 71037, 71051, 71064, 71067, 71110, 71111, 71112, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Bossier Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Bossier Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Bossier Parish residents we can compare 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 Bossier Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Bossier Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Parish | 21,341 | 70.0% | 18% | Metro |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 21,576 | 65.4% | 24% | Metro |
| Rapides Parish | 22,178 | 42.5% | 22% | Metro |
| Ascension Parish | 18,017 | 68.5% | 17% | Metro |
| Terrebonne Parish | 17,018 | 59.5% | 21% | Metro |
| Lafourche Parish | 16,421 | 59.9% | 18% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.