Medicaid | Department of Health | State of Louisiana

Secretary

Dr. Courtney N. Phillips

Medicaid

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.

Helpful Information

Medicaid

UPDATE: Medicaid could cover COVID-19 testing and vaccines for uninsured individuals

Updated Testing Guidelines for Nursing Facilities

Federal stimulus checks, unemployment benefits may affect Medicaid eligibility

Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Medicaid Members

Medicaid Members: You may receive important mail from us soon

January 29, 2021

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