Medicare in Cameron Parish by the numbers
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 966 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,223 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 365 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 29.8% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Cameron Parish ranks 64th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 966 people in that age group, or 20.3% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 373 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Cameron Parish is 29.8% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Cameron Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Cameron Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). 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 1,160 Medicare beneficiaries in Cameron Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Cameron Parish, CMS reported about 524 emergency room visits and 194 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than 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 Cameron Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Cameron Parish; we help Cameron Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Cameron Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Cameron 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 Cameron Parish
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Cameron Parish number 5: 70630, 70631, 70632, 70643, 70645. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Cameron 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 Cameron Parish residents
Here is what we can help Cameron 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.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Cameron Parish residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Cameron Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena Parish | 2,326 | 52.4% | 26% | Metro |
| West Feliciana Parish | 2,508 | 51.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
| 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 |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.