Healthy Louisiana

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Get Covered

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Update My Info

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Renew My Coverage

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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2,409 new cases of colorectal cancer are found each year in Louisiana.

Colorectal cancer risk increases with age, but healthy habits and routine screenings can make a difference. Being physically active, eating healthy foods, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol can help lower your risk.

#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Learn the facts and risk factor information

Compare Plans

Compare health plans and extra services with the Healthy Louisiana mobile app.

Every Healthy Louisiana health and dental plan includes the same basic benefits. Some plans also offer additional services based on age and need.

Use the Healthy Louisiana mobile app to compare plans and find the coverage that fits you best. You can now change health plans two times a year for any reason.

Visit the Healthy Louisiana website

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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DYK Louisiana Medicaid covers dental care for adults enrolled in any Medicaid intellectual and developmental disabilities waiver program. This includes the New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver or Supports Services Waiver.

#DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth

Learn more about Medicaid services

Change your health plan anytime, for any reason

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Download and use the free Healthy Louisiana mobile app to change plans.

Beginning March 1, 2026, Medicaid members may switch their health or dental plans at any time for any reason. Each member may make up to two plan changes within a fixed 12-month period; after two changes, they must remain in their selected plan until a new annual enrollment period begins.

In 2026 this period will run from March 1 through December 31.

Download the free Healthy Louisiana mobile app.

Visit the Healthy Louisiana website Call Healthy Louisiana at 1(855) 229-6848

WIC Myth vs Fact

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WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other social services to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum. Infants and children through age four qualify, too.

Those enrolled in Medicaid already meet the income guidelines.

Call to find out if your family qualifies for WIC 1(800) 251-BABY or fill out this short form

Diabetes Alert Day

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People with prediabetes are at higher risk of heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes puts people at risk for many serious health problems.

Many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented with healthy habits like staying active, eating well and managing stress.

Prevention starts with awareness. Get the facts on diabetes in Louisiana – learn the signs, understand your risk, and discover steps you can take to protect your health.

#DiabetesAlertDay

Learn the warning signs and symptoms

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