Medicaid · Louisiana
How to apply for Medicaid in Louisiana
Apply for Medicaid in Louisiana
Official site · always free to apply
Apply online
on sspweb.lameds.ldh.la.gov
Call 888-342-6207- Decision time
- 45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability
- Cost to apply
- Free
Ways to apply
Apply through the official links below.
- Official program pageldh.la.gov
- Eligibility rulesldh.la.gov
- How to apply (official instructions)ldh.la.gov
Phone: 888-342-6207 · 855-526-3346 · 800-220-5404
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