Medicaid provides medical benefits to low-income individuals and families. Although the federal government establishes the general rules for Medicaid, specific requirements are established by each state. In Louisiana, over a million residents receive health care coverage through Medicaid, most of whom are children under Medicaid eligibility is determined using the Federal Poverty Level income guidelines. Once you submit the online application, it is sent immediately to the Medicaid office for processing, and there is no delay for mailing or faxing a paper form.
Call the Medicaid hotline toll free at 1. Agents are accepting calls Monday through Friday from 8 a. Download and print a Medicaid application and then mail or fax it to Medicaid as directed on the form.
Contact your local Medicaid office for help applying. Please click here to ask a question about any of the Medicaid programs. What you need to do if you have health insurance through the Marketplace and get help paying your insurance premiums:. Click here to Medicaid Organizational Chart. Toggle navigation. About Medicaid Medicaid provides medical benefits to low-income individuals and families. Do I qualify for Medicaid? There are several ways you can apply for Medicaid or get more information: 1.
Contact any Medicaid Application Center statewide. What you need to do if you have health insurance through the Marketplace and get help paying your insurance premiums: When you get Medicaid you MUST stop your Marketplace plan. If you do not stop your Marketplace plan you may have to pay a penalty when you file your tax return next year. Call TTY: right away. Tell them you have Medicaid and you want to stop your Marketplace health insurance.
