Medicare in Plaquemines Parish by the numbers
| Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,388 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,199 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,898 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.0% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, Plaquemines Parish comes in 48th for residents age 65 and up (3,388). Older adults make up 15.1% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 1,416 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 69.0% of Plaquemines Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Plaquemines Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Plaquemines Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). 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 4,105 Medicare beneficiaries in Plaquemines Parish (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 25% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Plaquemines Parish, CMS reported about 553 emergency room visits and 208 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 8% 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 Plaquemines Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Plaquemines Parish; we help Plaquemines Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Plaquemines Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Plaquemines 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Plaquemines Parish
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Plaquemines Parish number 8: 70037, 70038, 70040, 70041, 70050, 70082, 70083, 70091. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines Parish residents
Here is what we can help Plaquemines Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Plaquemines Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Plaquemines Parish residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Plaquemines Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Parish | 3,507 | 43.1% | 21% | Metro |
| Richland Parish | 3,755 | 52.2% | 31% | Metro |
| St. James Parish | 3,921 | 70.3% | 18% | Metro |
| East Feliciana Parish | 3,949 | 59.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
| West Feliciana Parish | 2,508 | 51.8% | 17% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.