Medicare’s 2023 Annual Enrollment Period has officially BEGUN!

Medicare beneficiaries living in 12 parishes throughout the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas can now enroll in Ochsner Health Plan.

 As of today, Oct. 15, 2022, Medicare Advantage plans, like Ochsner Health Plan (OHP), can begin accepting enrollments for the 2023 plan year. Many Louisiana residents enrolled in Medicare now have the chance to join Medicare Advantage plans offered by OHP -- the only Medicare Advantage plan sponsored by, and fully integrated with, Ochsner Health. Medicare’s 2023 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2022.

OHP’s coverage area includes 12 parishes: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and West Baton Rouge.

OHP offers benefit options to help members get the right coverage that fits their lifestyle and budget – and cover members for emergency and urgent care needs anywhere in the world.  

OHP’s licensed representatives are hosting FREE informational meetings throughout the 2023 Annual Enrollment Period. The meetings will take place at Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans on Jefferson Hwy; Ochsner Health Center and Ochsner Medical Complex in Baton Rouge; Ochsner Fitness Center in Elmwood, and at the new Ochsner 65 Plus locations in Covington and Baton Rouge. In addition, Medicare provides an online platform on their website, Medicare.gov, that allows those eligible to compare the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans offered in their area.

If you would like to enroll or speak with a licensed agent about OHP benefits call 1-855-431-3543 (TTY: 711), 8 AM to 8 PM seven days per week. To enroll online or for additional information, visit www.ochsnerhealthplan.com or go to Medicare.gov.

Ochsner Health Plan is an HMO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Ochsner Health Plan depends upon contract renewal.