June 15, 2016 Department of Health to host Healthy Louisiana events in New Orleans area

Baton Rouge, La., Jun 15, 2016 - The Louisiana Department of Health will be hosting several events about Healthy Louisiana, the state's expanded Medicaid program, in the upcoming weeks in the Greater New Orleans area.

Staff will be on-hand at the enrollment events to assist individuals in completing the application for healthcare coverage.

Under the expansion, adults ages 19-64 years old who meet certain criteria will be eligible to enroll in Medicaid. The criteria include:

• Has a household income less than 138% of the federal poverty level (below $16,395 per year for an individual or $33,534 per year for a family of four)
• Doesn't already qualify for Medicaid or Medicare
• Meets citizenship requirements

Those enrolled in the Greater New Orleans Community Health Connection Program (GNOCHC) or Take Charge Plus who meet the eligibility requirements do not need to apply for Medicaid expansion coverage, but will be automatically enrolled.

To learn more about a specific event and to register, click on the event below. All events are free and open to the public.

• June 18, New Orleans, LA
• June 18, Lafitte, LA
• June 25, Avondale, LA
• July 16, Metairie, LA
• July 23, New Orleans, LA

To learn more about Healthy Louisiana, visit healthy.la.gov. Coverage begins July 1.

The Louisiana Department of Health strives to protect and promote health statewide and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all state residents. To learn more about LDH, visit www.dhh.la.gov. For up-to-date health information, news and emergency updates, follow LDH's Twitter account and Facebook.