Richland Parish Medicare at a glance
| Richland Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,755 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.0% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,876 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,544 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.2% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Richland Parish ranks 45th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,755 people in that age group, or 19.0% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). Another 1,268 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Richland Parish is 52.2% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Richland Parish
Richland Parish is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 4,871 Medicare beneficiaries in Richland Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 31% 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 Richland Parish, CMS reported about 767 emergency room visits and 296 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Richland Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Richland Parish; we help Richland Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Richland Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Richland Parish:
- Richardson Medical Center — Rayville (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
- Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi — Delhi (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.
Richland Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Richland Parish at Rayville (3,224), Delhi (2,550), Mangham (606), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Richland Parish number 4: 71218, 71259, 71269, 71279. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Richland 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 Richland Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Richland Parish residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Let’s check your Richland Parish options together
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Richland Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Parish | 3,921 | 70.3% | 18% | Metro |
| East Feliciana Parish | 3,949 | 59.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Grant Parish | 3,507 | 43.1% | 21% | Metro |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.