LA Medicare Enrollment Quick Facts:
- 153,792 Louisiana residents had a Medigap policy in 2021, according to data from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).1
- Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Louisiana, with 74,442 enrollees, according to AHIP.
Medicare Supplement Insurance (also called Medigap) helps senior and disabled Louisiana residents pay for certain Medicare co-payments, deductibles, and other costs. Insurance companies can offer state residents up to 10 standardized Medigap plan options: Plans A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, and N.
Important: Plan F and Plan C are not available to Medicare beneficiaries who become eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020.
What are the most popular Medicare Supplement plans in Louisiana?
The chart below shows the most popular Medicare Supplement plans in Louisiana.1
|
Popularity Ranking |
Plan |
Total Enrollees |
|
1 |
F |
74,442 |
|
2 |
G |
59,772 |
|
3 |
N |
13,319 |
Medicare Supplement Insurance Pricing Methods
Medigap pricing methods are important because they dictate how your premiums may increase in future years. There are 3 different pricing methods:
- Attained-age rated: The premium increases as you age.
- Issue-age rated: The premium is based on your age when you buy and it may increase due to inflation and other factors, but not due to your age.
- Community rated: The same premium is charged to all Medigap policyholders.
Under-65 Enrollment Rules
Although Medicare Supplement insurance is primarily for senior citizens, it’s also available to disabled people and those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in some states. Each state’s insurance department dictates the rules governing Medicare beneficiaries under the age of 65.
In Louisiana, insurance companies must make all of their Medigap plans available to those under 65 years old but may charge higher premiums to that demographic.
Learn More
To learn more about Medicare Supplement Insurance, read through the guides below.
