Compare Medicare Advantage Plans in Saint James Parish, Louisiana
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The average Louisiana senior compares three or more plan options before making an enrollment decision.
Getting Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan in Saint James Parish
Most Louisiana seniors qualify to join a Medicare Advantage plan. Certain diseases, most notably End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), may disqualify you from enrollment.
You are only allowed to join, drop or change plans during a Medicare Election Period. The period between 15 October and 7 December is the Annual Election Period (AEP). That's when most folks make changes to their Medicare.
There's also an Individual Election Period (IEP) that you can use once. Your IEP is a 90 day period around your 65th birthday. It starts the month before you turn 65 and ends the month after.
You can get enrolled three ways:
- Call a plan directly. If you know the plan you want, this way is quick and easy.
- Go to www.Medicare.gov and enroll through the government website. From there you can look up your medications, compare plans, and get your application started online.
- Use an independent Louisiana insurance agent. This is the best way to go if you need someone to help advise you.
Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, Which is Better in Saint James Parish, LA?
Medicare Advantage is one way to get full coverage healthcare. However, many people feel that Medicare Advantage plans in Saint James Parish are bad. So, you have the option to keep your Original Medicare benefits and upgrade your coverage with Louisiana Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) and a Louisiana Medicare Part D plan (PDP) for help with prescription medications.
If you're not familiar with Medigap policies, and how they protect you from medical care liability, please review our Medicare supplements directory, where you can learn about and compare Medigap plans. All Medigap plans are standardized. That means you can choose the plan you need based on the best price without worrying about the benefits.
Medicare SNP Plans Available in Saint James Parish, LA
MedicareWire has a special directory for Saint James Parish, Louisiana Special Needs Plans. Although managed under the Medicare Advantage program, SNP plans are designed specifically for three types of people:
- Beneficiaries in a nursing home or receiving skilled nursing care at home;
- Beneficiaries with both Medicare and Medicaid benefits; and
- Beneficiaries with certain chronic health conditions.
Click here to see what SNPs are available in your area.
Saint James Parish, LA Medicare Advantage Plan Availability
The 28 Medicare Part C plans listed on this page are available to Medicare beneficiaries, enrolled in both Part A and Part B, living in Gramercy, Lutcher, Saint James, Vacherie, Convent, Hester, Paulina, Uncle Sam, and all other locations in Saint James Parish, Louisiana. MMP plans are only available to individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits (aka, Dual Eligible or Medi-Medi).
Related: Compare 2021 Medicare Advantage Plans in Saint James Parish, Louisiana
The Medicare Part C information on this page originates from CMS Landscape Source Files, is maintained by David Bynon, and was last updated on .
