Apply for Medicaid Online
August 18th, 2009
Enrolling in the Louisiana Medicaid program has become faster and more efficient thanks to an online application process now available through the Department of Health and Hospitals Web site.
Louisiana citizens applying to enroll in any Medicaid program can use the online application process. This includes applying for Medicaid, LaCHIP (childrens health care coverage), LaMOMS (coverage for pregnant women), the Medicaid Purchase Plan (coverage for workers with disabilities), the Medicare Savings Program (premium assistance for Medicare recipients) and TAKE CHARGE (family planning services for women).
The online application is available by clicking here
Once the online application is submitted, it is sent immediately to the office that will process the application. There is no delay for mailing or faxing, as might be experienced with a paper form.
A paper application can still be used for enrollment; these are available at any Medicaid office or Medicaid application center, downloading it from the Web site, or by requesting it from the toll free Medicaid hotline at 1-888-342-6207.
For more information on the Louisiana Medicaid program, visit www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or call the toll-free hotline at 1-888-342-6207.
October 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I was approved for the take charge Louisianas medicaid for women. I was just trying to figure what it covers. I tried to make a dentist appt and they said that medicaid would not cover me unless i was pregnent.I also tried to make an appt for an annual and they said i had to be pregnent to be seen or i would have to pay for the visit..If you could explain to me what is covered and what is not..Thanks Jessica
October 28th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Hi Jessica. Thanks for writing. Below is a response from our friend who works in the Medicaid division at DHH…hope this helps! – Jason
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Take Charge is the family planning coverage for Medicaid, so her coverage will be limited to those types of services (contraception, family planning doc/gynecologist visits). It does not cover primary care or dental or any of the broader list of Medicaid benefits.
Here’s a link to a list of services that should help:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=291&detail=7295
And here is a link to the Take Charge home page:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=291
January 6th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Hey, I have diabetes and I dont have health insurance. I’m 25 years old and currently unemployed. Can I apply for Medicaid? I need medicine and supplies and I can’t afford to pay out of pocket to see a doctor. I have not had medicine for the past 4 months because I dont know where to go without having a sky high medical bill.
January 12th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
I’m not exactly certain, but it sounds like you may qualify…you should be able to find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
I already have a Ob-gyn and private insurance, i found out i was pregnant and applied for La Moms. I was approved for La Moms,but my doctor is saying he only accepts Medicaid for high risk pregnancy, and saying that they dont accept medicaid as a secondary insurance, and that it would be hard to find a doctor that accepts both…Im so confused, cause im like what is the purpose of the program if no doctors are accepting it…Can i just keep my same doctor and just only use/file my private insurance, cause I cant find a doctor willing to take new pt w medicaid… and Im already 2 mths pregnant. Also can I see a dentist w/o a referral? thanks!
January 19th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
if a woman had medicaid along with her children and she gets married can she still stay on medicaid if the husband does not have insurance on his job?
January 21st, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I think it depends on your husband’s income…you should be able to find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207.
January 21st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Unfortunately, I do not know the answers to your questions as I don’t work for the Medicaid office, but you may be able to find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207. Hope this helps…
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 am
Hi! I was diagnosed w/ hypothyroidism 2 years ago when I was pregnant and have been fighting dibilitating symtons of depression, severe anxiety, exhaustion, migranes, muscle aches, shortness of breath and panic attacks. I am a 25 year old fulltime student and mommy who lives with my bf. I am struggling just to get through the day and cannot afford medical care or meds. Will I be eligible for medicaid or any sort of help???
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hi. You sound like you could be eligible for health insurance through the state’s medicaid program. You can find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207.
If you are in the New Orleans area and need more immediate health care/mental health related services, visit http://www.gnocommunity.org (or call 504-872-0750) to find a local community health clinic that offers primary care and mental health services – many of these community health clinics allow payments on an income-based sliding fee scale…
April 15th, 2010 at 8:35 am
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April 30th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
I have private insurance and medicaid as secondary. I just received a bill from my OB/GYN’s office for a colpo that i had done. My private insurance did not cover the procedure’s cost. How can I submit a claim to medicaid for payment, as my dr’s office will not?
May 4th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Unfortunately, I do not know the answers to your questions as I don’t work for the Medicaid office, but you may be able to find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207. Hope this helps…
June 6th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
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Thanks
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
I just moved to Louisiana a month ago, I am unemployed, uninsured and just found out I’m pregnant. The only proof of residency I have is a copy of my lease agreement, I haven’t even changed my driver’s license over to LA yet. How can I apply for Medicaid? Because I need an ob/gyn right now and I have virtually no money until I can find work. Does anyone know where to go in New Orleans? I have no idea what to do. Thanks.
June 24th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Unfortunately, I do not know the answers to your question as I don’t work for the Medicaid office, but you may be able to find out more on the state’s Medicaid enrollment website or by calling the toll-free number: http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov or 1-888-342-6207. Hope this helps…
January 14th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Hi Melissa, I have forwarded on your question to the State’s Medicaid office. They will hopefully be in touch with you soon.
Thanks and Stay Healthy.
March 29th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Louisiana people should stick together on issues about
keeping Louisiana families healthy. I have a cousin who
is on medicaid. She is in her forties and disabled.
However, medicaid will cover her dental expenses so
she can’t afford to see a dentist. She has severe
bleeding from her gums and her teeth are loosening
up from this peridontal and gingivitis disease. You
teeth and gums are also just as important as everything
else in your body and bad teeth contributes to bad
health. If everyone on this board write Governor Jindal
and demand that he look into helping everyone with
dental care, our families full health will be covered by
medicaid instead of half way covering one thing and
not covering smething else. Medicaid in other states
has dental care included why not Louisiana?
July 12th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Hi,I moved to Louisiana from Las Vegas and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was denied disablility, now I would like to try and recieve Medicaid, am I eligable for that,since I’m unable to work?
July 12th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Hi Tonya,
I can’t answer your question as I don’t work for the state’s Medicaid office, but there is a toll-free hotline you can call to hopefully find out (1-888-342-6207), and
for more information on the Louisiana Medicaid program, visit http://www.medicaid.dhh.louisiana.gov
Hope this helps…
December 7th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
If I switch from take charge to la moms because I’m pregnant do I get a new card
December 13th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I need to apply for medicaid. I was unemployed for three months, now I have a job that does not pay $500.00 on my bills, I can not affored insurance. I have high blood pressure and need my meds!
December 14th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Hi Inez,
You can apply for medicaid online via this link – https://bhsfweb.dhh.louisiana.gov/OnlineServices/ – or call 1-888-342-6207 for information and further assistance.
December 14th, 2011 at 10:46 am
Hi Ashley, if you call 1-888-342-6207 – they may be able to answer your question.