Program Description
The Louisiana Medicaid Program is a Federally funded program, which
provides health coverage to Louisiana residents, within certain groups,
based on income and resource limits set by Congress. Medicaid provides a
complete package of medical coverage for those who qualify. Generally,
eligible recipients of benefits include low income families with children,
low-income elderly, and persons with disabilities. Persons who are entitled
to Medicare Part A and/or Part B are also eligible. Mandatory medical
services included under Medicaid are: inpatient and outpatient hospital
services; physician services; laboratory and x-ray services; long-term care
facilities (nursing homes); family planning; services for early periodic
screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) of those under age 21. To receive
benefits, you must complete an application. We will make a decision and you
will be notified within 45 days (with some exceptions) after you apply. If
your application is based on disability, it may take up to 90 days. Coverage
can start as early as 3 months before the month you apply. This is why you
should get this form to us as soon as you can.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of the State of Louisiana, a US national, citizen, permanent
resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose
financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
You must also be either pregnant, blind, have a disability or a family
member in your household with a disability, be responsible for children
under 19 years of age, or be 65 years of age or older.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you need help filling out the application or have questions
about Louisiana's Medicaid Program, call the Medicaid Hotline toll free
at:
888-342-6207
The deaf may call us on our TTY number toll free at:
800-220-5404
