Healthy Louisiana

Welcome to Louisiana Medicaid!

Find the latest information from Louisiana Medicaid.

Contact Us
healthy@la.gov
1(888) 342-6207
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


National Cancer Prevention Month

Cancer risk factors graphic

While no cancer is 100% preventable, you can lower your risk by managing everyday factors.  Ask your doctor about cancer screening.  Make healthy food choices.  Exercise regularly.  Protect your skin from too much sun. Don't smoke and stay away from second-hand smoke.

Use the LA Wallet app

Access your Louisiana Medicaid or health plan ID card in the LA Wallet app.

Medicaid members can easily access their Medicaid ID card in the LA Wallet app.

The app updates daily to ensure members have the latest health coverage information at their fingertips.  Memberscan access the health cards of all family members listed in their household.

Download the FREE LA Wallet app available in the Apple and GooglePlay stores.

Create a Louisiana Medicaid Self-Service Portal account

Apply, renew and report household changes on the online self-service portal.

Apply for Louisiana Medicaid anytime through the online self-service portal.  You can also use the self-service portal to: check the status of your application, report household changes, submit documents to Medicaid, request a new Medicaid card, renew your benefits, view letters online.

Opioid Awareness

Graphic detailing a reduction in opioid involved deaths between 2022 and 2024.

Opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly.  Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing how to prevent an overdose.

If you or someone you know has a problem with opioids, there is help available. 

Is UnitedHealthcare your Medicaid health plan?

UHC will not be available to Medicaid members starting April 1, 2026.
You can choose a new plan now, if you are a UnitedHealthcare member.

Current UnitedHealthcare members have a special enrollment period from January 15, 2026, to February 15, 2026.  This enrollment period is ONLY open to current UnitedHealthcare members.

During this time, UnitedHealthcare members can choose a new health plan.

American Heart Month

American Heart Month graphic
Graphic with healthy heart practices

Heart disease is the #1 killer in Louisiana.  This is #HeartMonth, let's raise awareness and support heart-healthy habits.  Staying active and connected makes a big difference.

Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin, MD

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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