Families should have health insurance and Medicaid is here to help. Medicaid provides no-cost health insurance for families who are unemployed or have low income. If you’ve never considered Medicaid before, you may want to. A lot has changed in recent years. Louisiana Medicaid ensures high-quality coverage from private companies that coordinate the services and medications you need.

Good health insurance for your children, at no cost to you.

Medicaid provides health insurance for children in households with low household income.
See if you might be eligible for Medicaid

Don’t let your child be without health care when you need it.

Medicaid covers all of your child’s health needs, including checkups, medications, urgent care, and more.
Learn more about covered benefits

Decide which Medicaid health plan is right for you.

When you apply for Medicaid, you get to choose from six health plans. All health plans provide the same core services, but each one has different networks of providers and extra benefits. During the Medicaid application process, a chart is available to help you make an informed decision.
Learn more about applying for Medicaid
Learn more about your health plan choices