LaHIPP

Overview

The Louisiana Health Insurance Premium Payment (LaHIPP) Program helps eligible individuals and families save money on health coverage. If you qualify, LaHIPP can reimburse your employer-sponsored or individual health insurance premiums, along with paying for your co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles.

It is most cost-effective to use private health insurance than to pay for all medical services through Medicaid. LaHIPP helps cover those insurance costs, making quality health coverage more affordable for you and your family. Getting approved for LaHIPP is simple, and it does not change your Medicaid benefits.

The main difference is that your health care payments move from a managed care organization (MCO) plan to a fee-for-service (FFS) plan.

Please note that all behavioral and dental health services are still managed and monitored through your managed care organization (MCO) plan.

Eligibility

To qualify for LaHIPP, you or a member of your family must first be eligible for or enrolled in a Medicaid program and be enrolled or have access to employer-sponsored or individual health insurance.

Benefits

LaHIPP helps to eliminate some out-of-pocket medical expenses for Medicaid beneficiaries and provides access to a larger network of providers.

Medicaid members keep their Medicaid coverage and receive the benefits of other insurance.

Questions

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you need additional assistance, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!