The numbers behind Medicare in St. Bernard Parish
| St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,131 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.8% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,681 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,518 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 71.8% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, St. Bernard Parish comes in 30th for residents age 65 and up (6,131). Older adults make up 13.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 2,686 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 65% are 65 to 74, 27% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 71.8% of St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 7,543 Medicare beneficiaries in St. Bernard Parish (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Louisiana average of 72. About 26% 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 St. Bernard Parish, CMS reported about 842 emergency room visits and 302 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 11% 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 St. Bernard Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in St. Bernard Parish; we help St. Bernard Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in St. Bernard Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in St. Bernard Parish:
- St. Bernard Parish Hospital — Chalmette (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
St. Bernard Parish: communities and ZIP codes
We look up plans by ZIP code. In St. Bernard Parish, that means areas such as 70032, 70043, 70075, 70085, 70092, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for St. Bernard Parish households, including 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 St. Bernard Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for St. Bernard Parish residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
St. Bernard Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 6,479 | 74.8% | 27% | Metro |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 5,494 | 40.1% | 22% | Metro |
| Iberville Parish | 5,300 | 70.4% | 25% | Metro |
| De Soto Parish | 5,232 | 54.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.