East Feliciana Parish Medicare at a glance
| East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,949 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.5% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,122 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,052 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.6% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, East Feliciana Parish comes in 42nd for residents age 65 and up (3,949). Older adults make up 20.5% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 1,470 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in East Feliciana Parish is 59.6% of people with Medicare, close to 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 East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 4,707 Medicare beneficiaries in East Feliciana Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in East Feliciana Parish, CMS reported about 641 emergency room visits and 244 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to 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 East Feliciana Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in East Feliciana Parish; we help East Feliciana Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near East Feliciana Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside East Feliciana 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 East Feliciana Parish
People in East Feliciana Parish live in communities such as Jackson (3,950), Clinton (1,311), Slaughter (1,006), Wilson (355), Norwood (271) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within East Feliciana Parish number 6: 70722, 70730, 70748, 70761, 70777, 70789. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in East Feliciana 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer East Feliciana Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for East Feliciana Parish residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for East Feliciana Parish residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
East Feliciana 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 |
| Richland Parish | 3,755 | 52.2% | 31% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
| Grant Parish | 3,507 | 43.1% | 21% | Metro |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.