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How do I check my Medicaid status in Louisiana?
Eligibility can be verified through:
- The Medicaid Eligibility Verification System (MEVS). Providers can accept verification of enrollment in Louisiana Healthcare Connections from the MEVS system in lieu of the ID card.
- Online through our secure provider portal.
- By phone using our automated IVR system, 1-866-595-8133.
How do I contact my local Medicaid office?
Agency Details
- Website: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Contact: Contact the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Local Offices: Contact State Medicaid Offices.
- Toll Free: 1-800-633-4227.
- TTY: 1-877-486-2048.
- Forms: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Forms.
How long does it take to get Louisiana Medicaid?
How long does it take to process an enrollment application? additional 3-55 working days to receive your confirmation letter in the mail.
What is Louisiana Medicaid number?
1-888-342-6207
The Louisiana Medicaid customer service hotline at 1-888-342-6207 is extending hours to better assist customers. Beginning Monday, April 22, customer service representatives will be available to take calls weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How much can you make on Medicaid in Louisiana?
As an example, the 2020 income limits for eligibility for adults 19 to 64 without Medicare were $1,468 per month for a single individual and $3,013 per month for a family of four. Eligibility for LaChip in 2020 had a monthly income limit of $2,308 for one person and $4,738 for a four-person family.
What is covered on Medicaid?
Mandatory benefits include services including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services, and home health services, among others. Optional benefits include services including prescription drugs, case management, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Louisiana?
To be eligible for Louisiana Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Louisiana, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
What is the Medicaid income limit for 2020 Louisiana?
What qualifies you for Medicaid in Louisiana?