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LaCHIP (Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program)
Questions?
Phone (toll-free): 1-888-342-6207
TTY: 1-800-220-5404
Email: MyMedicaid@la.gov
Representatives are available
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) provides health coverage to uninsured children up to age 19. It is a no-cost health program that pays for hospital care, doctor visits, prescription drugs, shots and more.
What Does LaCHIP Cover?
LaCHIP provides Medicaid coverage for primary care doctor visits as well as preventive and emergency care, immunizations, prescription medications, hospitalization, home health care and other health services. Services LaCHIP covers include:
- Doctor Visits
- Hospital Visits
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Hearing Care
- Lab Work & Tests
- Immunizations (Shots)
- Prescription Medicines
- Medical Equipment & Supplies
- Medically Necessary Transportation
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Clinic Services
- Psychological Tests & Therapy
- Help Scheduling Appointments
Before a child receives a service, parents should ask the doctor or provider about limits to receiving the service or if the service needs to be “prior authorized,” which means Medicaid has to agree to pay for the service before it can be offered to a patient. Just because a service is not on the list does not mean that Medicaid will not cover it.
Children under age 21 are entitled to receive all medically necessary health care, diagnostic services, treatment, and other measures that Medicaid can cover. This includes many services that are not covered for adults. To ask about these services or about a needed service that isn't listed here, please call toll-free 1-888-342-6207.
Does my child qualify?
Not sure if you qualify? Apply to find out.
To qualify for LaCHIP, your child must meet the following criteria:
- The child must be under the age of 19.
- The child may not currently have health insurance.
- Household income must be below the income limits.
Children with Developmental Disabilities
Got a renewal letter in the mail?
There are special Medicaid benefits for children who have developmental disabilities, including:
To request any of these services or to receive more information, please contact the LDH Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities or human services district/authority in your area.