What is LaCHIP? LaCHIP is the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, a No Cost comprehensive health care coverage program sponsored by the State of Louisiana with support from the federal government.

1-877-252-2447

www.lachip.org

Who is Eligible?

*Only the income of the biological parent(s) living with the child is counted. If the child is working that income is counted as well. Step-parent income is NOT counted.

INCOME GUIDELINES

Family bigger than 8? For each extra person, add $566 to monthly amount for 8 people

How do I enroll my child?

• No interview is required. Just complete the 1 page application at home and put it in the mail with copies of the requested documentation. Only 1 application is necessary for all of the children in the family.
• Income verification documents such as 1 month of pay stubs are needed.
• You will receive notification within 45 business days.
• APPLY NOW - The application form may be downloaded here.

Important Reminders

• The income of stepparents and grandparents is not considered in determining eligibility-only that of the biological parent living with the child and the child itself.
• All enrollees must RENEW after one year or you may lose coverage. If you do not receive a re-certification letter by mail at the end of the one-year period please call 1-877-252-2447 to re-enroll.

Are your children already enrolled? Be sure to renew at least every 12 months. Call the toll free hotline for a renewal form.

1-877-252-2447

All CommunityCARE patients (LaCHIP, LaMOMS, and other Medicaid recipients) can now get 24-hour medical advice through a new hotline service that began January 1, 2005 .

The hotline will provide advice when a doctor is unavailable such as late night. This service is sponsored by the Department of Health & Hospitals(DHH). The DHH Secretary, Dr. Fred Cerise has expressed hope that this will help clients avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room, if their questions can be answered over the phone.

Good News for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women can qualify for coverage for their pregnancy through the program called LaMOMS. The income eligibility is the same as for LaCHIP, see above guide.

Proper pre-natal care is critical to providing a healthy start in life for babies. Eligible women will receive coverage throughout their pregnancy and for 60 days after delivery. Health care can also be provided while an expecting mom waits for their eligibility to be decided. Applying for the program is easy. You can pick up an application at any local Medicaid office or Medicaid Application Center or call toll free for more information or an application 1-888-342-6207.
Or you can
download the application
and print it out.