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Benefits in Louisiana

Where to apply and who to call in Louisiana. For services near you, see the Louisiana state page.

Medicaid

Program
Louisiana Medicaid (Louisiana Department of Health (LDH))
Apply online
mymedicaid.la.gov
In person
Yes, at a Medicaid office or application center listed in the LDH directory. Find an office
If you get SSI
Louisiana gives Medicaid to people who get SSI without a separate Medicaid application.
If you work
Medicaid Purchase Plan (MPP): lets working people with disabilities keep Medicaid at higher earnings, with a premium for some members.

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Food

Bills and phone

Disability rights agency (free)
Disability Rights Louisiana, (504) 522-2337

Planning forms

Free Louisiana advance directive forms, with instructions: Louisiana forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

People who help for free

Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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