Madison Parish Medicare at a glance
| Madison Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,712 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.5% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,187 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,024 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.8% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, Madison Parish comes in 59th for residents age 65 and up (1,712). Older adults make up 18.5% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 538 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 62% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 27% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 46.8% of Madison 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 Madison Parish
Madison Parish is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 2,138 Medicare beneficiaries in Madison Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 32% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Madison Parish, CMS reported about 876 emergency room visits and 316 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than it for hospital stays (237). About 12% 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 Madison Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Madison Parish; we help Madison Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Madison Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Madison Parish:
- Madison Parish Hospital — Tallulah (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Madison Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Madison Parish at Tallulah (5,785), Richmond (482), Delta (214), Mound (12), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Madison Parish number 2: 71233, 71282. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Madison 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 Madison Parish residents
Here is what we can help Madison Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Madison Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish | 3,106 | 45.0% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Allen Parish | 3,329 | 43.5% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Concordia Parish | 3,552 | 45.1% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin Parish | 3,802 | 44.9% | 31% | Smaller city/town |
| Evangeline Parish | 5,187 | 44.5% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.