Medicare in Iberia Parish by the numbers
| Iberia Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 11,663 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 16,182 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,657 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Iberia Parish ranks 17th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 11,663 people in that age group, or 17.2% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 4,668 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 63% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 53.5% of people with Medicare in Iberia Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 15,984 Medicare beneficiaries in Iberia Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Iberia Parish, CMS reported about 708 emergency room visits and 237 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Iberia Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Iberia Parish; we help Iberia Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Iberia Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Iberia Parish:
- Iberia Medical Center — New Iberia (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Where people live in Iberia Parish
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Iberia Parish at New Iberia (27,080), Jeanerette (4,587), Loreauville (636), Delcambre (569), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Iberia Parish include 70513, 70528, 70544, 70552, 70560, 70563. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Iberia 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 Iberia Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Iberia Parish residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Iberia Parish residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Iberia Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Parish | 14,069 | 48.6% | 26% | Smaller city/town |
| St. Mary Parish | 9,165 | 61.3% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington Parish | 8,827 | 61.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Webster Parish | 7,340 | 49.2% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Avoyelles Parish | 7,092 | 47.9% | 28% | Smaller city/town |
| Lincoln Parish | 7,030 | 46.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.