Rapides Parish, Louisiana: health insurance
What Rapides Parish residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Rapides Parish at a glance
| State | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 126,260 |
| Population rank in Louisiana | 13 of 64 |
| Land area | 1,324 square miles |
| Major cities | Alexandria |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Rapides Parish for 2027
15 Medicare plans from 6 companies are listed in Rapides Parish for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 2,948 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- SilverScript Choice (PDP) (S5601-042, Aetna (CVS Health))
- HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-371, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-103, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1961-024 | UnitedHealthcare | 528 |
| Blue adVantage Classic (HMO-POS) H6453-013 | Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | 495 |
| Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1961-003 | UnitedHealthcare | 415 |
| Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1961-019 | UnitedHealthcare | 384 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) H3239-007 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 329 |
| Peoples Health Choices (PPO) H4544-001 | UnitedHealthcare | 186 |
| Blue adVantage Thrive (PPO) H1248-014 | Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | 183 |
| Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) H4544-002 | UnitedHealthcare | 167 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2491-032 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 122 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2491-033 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 73 |
| Blue adVantage Giveback (HMO-POS) H6453-020 | Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | 41 |
| Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H1947-001 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 25 |
A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Is your plan on this list? Call 855-367-1095 and we will look at what is available where you live, with no obligation to enroll.
Why your parish matters for coverage
In Louisiana, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually parish by parish, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Rapides Parish means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring parish may differ.
- Medicare: LaSHIP (Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program) gives free, unbiased counseling at 1-800-259-5300. Ask which plans serve Rapides Parish specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Rapides Parish ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Department of Health).
Louisiana note: Louisiana's Medicaid managed-care program carries its own brand name, Healthy Louisiana, distinct from the Louisiana Department of Health that administers it -- most member-facing materials lead with the Healthy Louisiana name rather than the word Medicaid directly.
Questions about Rapides Parish
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Louisiana?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one parish may not be offered in Rapides Parish, so check by parish.
Where do Rapides Parish residents get free Medicare counseling?
LaSHIP (Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program) (1-800-259-5300) is Louisiana's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Rapides Parish residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
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Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.