Union Parish Medicare at a glance
| Union Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,844 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.5% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,828 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,576 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.2% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,844 residents age 65 and older, Union Parish is 37th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 23.5% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. The 1,592 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 57% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Union Parish is 44.2% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Union Parish
Union Parish sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 5,823 Medicare beneficiaries in Union Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Union Parish, CMS reported about 737 emergency room visits and 262 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Union Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Union Parish; we help Union Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Union Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Union Parish:
- Reeves Memorial Medical Center — Bernice (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- Union General Hospital — Farmerville (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Union Parish: communities and ZIP codes
People in Union Parish live in communities such as Farmerville (3,286), Bernice (1,310), Marion (604), Junction City (324), Spearsville (120), Lillie (108) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Union Parish include 71222, 71234, 71241, 71256, 71260, 71277, 71280. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Union 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 Union Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Union Parish households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Union Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,633 | 65.6% | 18% | Metro |
| De Soto Parish | 5,232 | 54.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Iberville Parish | 5,300 | 70.4% | 25% | Metro |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.