Medicaid Outreach Programs
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our role
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has recruited community-based non-profit organizations like GCSS to provide outreach that targets children and families who are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid or LaCHIP (Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program). GCSS is involved in two outreach programs:
- CHIPRA (Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act)
: this program canvasses the parishes to locate children and families who may qualify for LaCHIP, focusing on rural areas with high percentages of uninsured children, the Hispanic community, and families displaced or adversely impacted by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Gustav
GCSS operates this program in Houma, Lafayette, and New Orleans
- CKF (Covering Kids and Families Coalitions): intends to build and maintain coalitions to help spread information about LaCHIP, LaCHIP Affordable Plan and other Medicaid programs; the coalitions should involve the public and private sectors as well as community leaders and volunteers
GCSS operates this program in Houma and New Orleans
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LaCHIP services
LaCHIP covers the following services:
- Doctor and hospital visits
- Dental, vision, and hearing care
- Lab work and tests
Immunization (shots)
- Prescription medicines
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Medical necessary transportation
- Speech and language therapy
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Mental health clinic services
- Psychological tests and therapy
- Help with scheduling appointments
Download application (PDF format) Descargar solicitud (formato PDF) |
| medicaid eligibility
The following populations may qualify for Louisiana’s Medicaid Program:
- Individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Families who get help through the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP)
- Individuals who are age 65 or older
- Individuals who have corrected vision no better than 20/200
- Individuals who are pregnant
- Children under the age of 18 who are deprived of the support of at least one parent
- Children under the age of 19
- Women who need treatment for breast or cervical cancer
- Individuals who are disabled under the criteria of the Social Security Administration (SSA)
Houma (main location on Progressive Drive), Lafayette, and New Orleans GCSS regional offices all serve as Medicaid application centers. |
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