If you don’t have insurance, you may qualify for Medicaid.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has expanded Medicaid
coverage, effective July 1, 2016. The state estimates that as many as
450,000 adults will be eligible for the benefits. And, you could be included
in this number if you are between the ages of 19-64 and have a limited
income. (See chart below.)
If you already receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits, you may be able to express
enroll with no application needed.
Financial Counselors are available to help you find out if you qualify
and complete the paperwork by calling (985) 230-2580. Or you can apply
for Medicaid in three ways:
- Telephone – Call 1-888-342-6207
-
Online –
www.healthy.la.gov
- In Person – Application assistance sites. North Oaks is one of the
Application Assistance sites and has a Medicaid Analyst on site to expedite
the application process.
For more information on Medicaid, visit
www.healthcare.gov.
138% of the Federal Poverty Level for 2016
| Household Size |
Weekly |
Bi-Weekly |
Monthly |
Yearly |
|
1
|
$316
|
$631
|
$1,367
|
$16,395
|
|
2
|
$426
|
$851
|
$1,843
|
$21,108
|
|
3
|
$536
|
$1,071
|
$2,319
|
$27,821
|
|
4
|
$645
|
$1,290
|
$2,795
|
$33,534
|
|
5
|
$755
|
$1,510
|
$3,271
|
$39,248
|
|
6
|
$865
|
$1,730
|
$3,747
|
$44,961
|