LaCAP

Qualifying for LACAP

LaCAP is a food assistance program for Louisiana residents who are at least 60 years of age and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is a simplified version of SNAP. If you are eligible for LaCAP, you will receive a Louisiana Purchase Card and SNAP benefits will be automatically deposited into your account every month. There are three standard allotment amounts in LaCAP. Depending on shelter costs, LaCAP participants will receive $100, $151, or $244. LaCAP cases are certified for 36 months.

You may be eligible for LaCAP if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and you:

• Are age 60 or older
• Are not institutionalized or otherwise ineligible for SNAP benefits due to immigration status, or an Intentional Program Violation.
• Live alone or buy and prepare your food separately or agree to buy and prepare your food separately from the other people who live with you
• Are not living with your spouse or own child who is under 22 years of age

Applying for LaCAP

Two ways:

• Fill out the application (LaCAP Enrollment form1A).
  • Mail the completed form to the Document Processing Center:
    • LDH Economic Stability
      P.O. Box 260031
      Baton Rouge, LA 70826
  • Or fax the completed form to:
    • (225) 663-3164
• Call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578) for assistance. (View the LAHELPU keypad shortcuts) (*link shortcuts document)

After DCFS receives your application,you will be assigned a worker who will determine your eligibility. LDH will send you a letter within 30 days of the date we receive your enrollment form to let you know if you are eligible or not. If you are eligible, the letter will also tell you the amount of your benefits and when they will begin.

Other Options

 Seniors receiving SSI who need food assistance do not have to use LaCAP.

Food assistance is available through LaCAP or through regular SNAP. If you receive benefits through LaCAP and you want to change to regular SNAP, you can do so at any time.

You may qualify for more benefits through regular SNAP if you:

• Pay more than $35 per month in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Pay more than $712 per month for shelter costs.

LaCAP Program Information and Rights and Responsibilities