More people than ever need health insurance and are learning about Medicaid. Medicaid provides no-cost health insurance for people who are unemployed or have low income. And because Medicaid is a safety net for when life doesn’t go as planned, there are no costs to you.

If you’ve never had Medicaid before, a lot has changed in recent years. Louisiana Medicaid delivers high-quality health insurance from private companies, making sure you have access to the services and medications you need.

Good health insurance, at no cost to you.

Medicaid provides health insurance for people who are unemployed or have low household income.
Check if you may be eligible for Medicaid

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

Medicaid covers checkups, medications, urgent care, mental health, and more.
Learn more about covered benefits

You decide which Medicaid health plan is right for you.

When you apply for Medicaid, you get to choose from five health plans. All health plans cover the same core benefits, but each one has a different network of providers and extra benefits. During the Medicaid application, there is a chart to help you make an informed decision.
Learn more about applying for Medicaid