Claiborne Parish Medicare at a glance
| Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,132 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.9% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,562 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,586 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 3,132 residents age 65 and older, Claiborne Parish is 50th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 22.9% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. About 929 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 44.5% of Claiborne Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. 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 Claiborne Parish
The USDA classifies Claiborne Parish as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 3,654 Medicare beneficiaries in Claiborne Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Claiborne Parish, CMS reported about 696 emergency room visits and 295 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than it for hospital stays (237). About 13% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Claiborne Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Claiborne Parish; we help Claiborne Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Claiborne Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Claiborne Parish:
- Claiborne Memorial Medical Center — Homer (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
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.
Claiborne Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Claiborne Parish at Homer (2,610), Haynesville (1,933), Athens (230), Lisbon (167), Junction City (96), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Claiborne Parish include 71003, 71038, 71040, 71048, 71079. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Claiborne Parish households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let’s check your Claiborne Parish options together
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Claiborne Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bienville Parish | 2,651 | 53.6% | 26% | Rural |
| Winn Parish | 2,555 | 43.5% | 25% | Rural |
| LaSalle Parish | 2,410 | 35.3% | 22% | Rural |
| West Carroll Parish | 2,054 | 45.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | Rural |
| Catahoula Parish | 1,630 | 46.7% | 23% | Rural |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.