The numbers behind Medicare in Lafourche Parish
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 16,421 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,783 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 12,449 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.9% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Lafourche Parish ranks 15th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 16,421 people in that age group, or 17.3% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). The 6,629 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 59.9% of Lafourche Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 57.5% average across Louisiana. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Lafourche Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Lafourche Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 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 20,417 Medicare beneficiaries in Lafourche Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lafourche Parish, CMS reported about 585 emergency room visits and 190 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Lafourche Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lafourche Parish; we help Lafourche Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Lafourche Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Lafourche Parish:
- Lady of the Sea General Hospital — Cut Off (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital — Raceland (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
- Thibodaux Regional Medical Center — Thibodaux (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Where people live in Lafourche Parish
The largest communities in Lafourche Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Thibodaux (15,646), Lockport (2,378), Golden Meadow (1,639). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Lafourche Parish include 70301, 70310, 70343, 70345, 70354, 70355, 70357, 70373, 70374, 70375, 70394. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish residents
Here is what we can help Lafourche Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Get a clear answer for Lafourche Parish
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Lafourche 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
Lafourche Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne Parish | 17,018 | 59.5% | 21% | Metro |
| Ascension Parish | 18,017 | 68.5% | 17% | Metro |
| Bossier Parish | 20,693 | 43.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Livingston Parish | 21,341 | 70.0% | 18% | Metro |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 21,576 | 65.4% | 24% | Metro |
| Rapides Parish | 22,178 | 42.5% | 22% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.