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LA Medicaid and LaCHIP Self-Service Portal
Apply for health coverage, renew your health coverage, report changes or request a new card online through the LA Medicaid and LaCHIP Self-Service Portal. Includes telephone and email contact information for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
Medicaid Benefits in Louisiana
Explains covered services for Louisiana Medicaid beneficiaries. For each covered service, click to learn the "Who, What, Where, and How," as well as "Any" additional important information.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Federal agency webpage with summary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), questions and answers, and a link to the federal regulations on the FMLA. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees.
Find State Benefits
Need more help? Find out if you may be eligible for Louisiana government benefits with this Benefit Navigator.
Health-Related Information in Asian Languages
SPIRAL provides access to the following patient information documents created by non-profit health agencies and organizations. For information on how information is selected for inclusion, please see the SPIRAL Selection Criteria. All documents are intended for public use and may be distributed for not-for-profit purposes. The information provided does not imply medical recommendation or endorsement. The information provided should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. All medical information needs to be carefully reviewed with your health care professional.
Indian Health Services
The Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and its goal is to raise their health status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
LaMoms Medicaid Application
LaMOMS is no-cost health coverage for any pregnant women, married or single, who fall into new expanded income guidelines. Any pregnant woman, married or single, may apply for health coverage. Income limits are higher so working couples can make more money and still be eligible. We do not count resources such as bank accounts, cash on hand, cars or property. Helps to pay for pregnancy-related services, delivery and care up to 60 days after your pregnancy ends including doctor visits, lab work/tests, prescription medicines and hospital care.