Medicaid | Department of Health | State of Louisiana

Are You Eligible Discover if you qualify to receive health care coverage through Louisiana Medicaid.

Apply or Renew Online Create an account on the Medicaid Self Service Portal to apply for or renew your Medicaid coverage from your computer or smartphone. You can also update your personal information any time of the day.

Choose A Health Plan/Doctor Most of Louisiana's Medicaid and LaCHIP recipients receive health care services as a member of one of our health plans. Find out which health plan is best for you, or which health plan your doctor accepts.

Benefits & Services Find out more about the benefits and services covered by Medicaid as a member of a health plan or the legacy Medicaid program.

Medicaid is the state's health coverage for low-income residents who meet certain eligibility qualifications. Louisiana Medicaid customer service hotline representatives at 1-888-342-6207 are available from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Callers on hold at 4:30 p.m. will be helped when a representative becomes available. Or you can use Medicaid’s online Self-Service Portal for easy online help. Read more...