Medicare & Senior Resources for Louisiana Residents

Essential Medicare, Healthcare, and Senior Living Tools for North Louisiana Residents

Essential Medicare Tools

Medicare.gov Official Site: The official U.S. government site for Medicare, providing comprehensive information on coverage, plans, and enrollment. Phone: (800) 633-4227 Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 https://www.medicare.gov
Louisiana Department of Insurance: Access the Louisiana Department of Insurance for consumer alerts and state-specific insurance regulations. Phone: (225) 342-5900 Address: 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 https://www.ldi.la.gov
Medicare Health Connections Plan Finder: Our direct portal to compare Medicare plans, view benefits, and enroll in coverage tailored to your specific needs. Phone: (318) 470-2537 Address: 400 Travis Street # 309, Shreveport, LA 71101 https://www.sunfirematrix.com/app/consumer/sma/8827726/#/

Ameritas Dental Plan Portal: A leader in dental and vision insurance, offering specialized plans for seniors to fill gaps in traditional Medicare. Phone: (800) 487-5553 Address: 7400 San Pedro Ave, Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78216 https://myplan.ameritas.com/id/010S5652
HealthSherpa Marketplace Navigator: Use this tool to find and apply for individual health plans and subsidized healthcare benefits. Phone: (855) 772-2663 Address: 1244 S. Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 https://www.healthsherpa.com/?_agent_id=byron-patterson
Louisiana SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program): State-funded program providing free, unbiased information and counseling on Medicare and related health insurance. Phone: (800) 259-5300 Address: 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 https://www.ldi.la.gov/consumers/senior-health-shiip

Northwest Louisiana Area Agency on Aging: Serving Northeast Louisiana, this agency provides nutrition and supportive services for seniors in Monroe and surrounding areas. Phone: (318) 676-7900 Address: 1200 N. 18th Street, Ste. B, Monroe, LA 71201 https://www.nlaaa.org
Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs: The statewide advocate for senior citizens, overseeing local councils on aging across North Louisiana parishes. Phone: (225) 342-7100 Address: P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 https://goea.louisiana.gov
SeniorCare.com - Louisiana Directory: A versatile portal for finding local senior care, including assisted living and home health services in North Louisiana. Phone: (877) 322-2600 Address: 601 Brickell Key Dr, Suite 700, Miami, FL 33131 https://www.seniorcare.com/assisted-living/la/

AARP Louisiana: A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age, offering exclusive benefits and advocacy. Phone: (866) 542-8110 Address: 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049 https://states.aarp.org/louisiana/
National Council on Aging (NCOA): Provides resources for seniors regarding health, financial security, and staying active in the community. Phone: (571) 527-3900 Address: 251 18th Street South, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202 https://www.ncoa.org
Medicare Rights Center: Resources to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and the complex details of their healthcare coverage. Phone: (800) 333-4114 Address: 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 https://www.medicarerights.org

MHC Medicare Webinar Library: Access a library of educational videos and webinars designed to simplify the Medicare enrollment process. Phone: (318) 470-2537 Address: 400 Travis Street # 309, Shreveport, LA 71101 https://askmhc.com/webinar
Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Guide: Explore the "Extra Help" program which assists with the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Phone: (800) 772-1213 Address: 7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21244 https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
NeedyMeds Prescription Savings: Find deep discounts or free medications through various pharmaceutical assistance programs for qualified seniors. Phone: (800) 503-6897 Address: 1120 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 https://www.needymeds.org