Medicare in St. John the Baptist Parish by the numbers
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,479 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.4% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,209 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,888 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 74.8% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
St. John the Baptist Parish ranks 28th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,479 people in that age group, or 16.4% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). Another 2,831 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 64% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 7% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 74.8% of people with Medicare in St. John the Baptist Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher 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 St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist 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 8,872 Medicare beneficiaries in St. John the Baptist Parish (2023). Their average age is 69, younger than the Louisiana average of 72. About 27% 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. John the Baptist Parish, CMS reported about 818 emergency room visits and 234 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 9% 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. John the Baptist Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in St. John the Baptist Parish; we help St. John the Baptist Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near St. John the Baptist Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside St. John the Baptist 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 St. John the Baptist Parish
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside St. John the Baptist Parish include 70049, 70051, 70068, 70076, 70084. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish residents
Here is what we can help St. John the Baptist 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.
Let’s check your St. John the Baptist Parish options together
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St. John the Baptist Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bernard Parish | 6,131 | 71.8% | 26% | 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.