The numbers behind Medicare in Pointe Coupee Parish
| Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,633 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.2% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,371 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,525 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.6% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, Pointe Coupee Parish comes in 39th for residents age 65 and up (4,633). Older adults make up 23.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 1,558 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 65.6% of people with Medicare in Pointe Coupee Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee 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 5,564 Medicare beneficiaries in Pointe Coupee Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pointe Coupee Parish, CMS reported about 664 emergency room visits and 208 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and lower than it for hospital stays (237). About 10% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Pointe Coupee Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Pointe Coupee Parish; we help Pointe Coupee Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pointe Coupee Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pointe Coupee Parish:
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital — New Roads (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Where people live in Pointe Coupee Parish
The largest communities in Pointe Coupee Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are New Roads (4,339), Livonia (1,166), Fordoche (874), Morganza (503). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Pointe Coupee Parish, that means areas such as 70715, 70732, 70736, 70747, 70749, 70752, 70753, 70755, 70756, 70759, 70760, 70762, 70773, 70783, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Pointe Coupee 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Pointe Coupee Parish residents
Here is what we can help Pointe Coupee Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Get a clear answer for Pointe Coupee Parish
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Pointe Coupee Parish residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Pointe Coupee Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
| De Soto Parish | 5,232 | 54.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Iberville Parish | 5,300 | 70.4% | 25% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.