Find out if your child qualifies for LaCHIP in Louisiana
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For a household of 3, the LaCHIP income limit for a child under 19 in Louisiana is $5,806 a month ($69,666 a year), which is 255% of the federal poverty level.
LaCHIP is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Louisiana. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Louisiana LaCHIP
LaCHIP is a no cost health insurance program designed to bring quality health care to currently uninsured children and youth up to the age of 19 in Louisiana.
LaCHIP provides comprehensive benefits, including:
- Doctor and hospital visits
- Preventive and emergency care
- Immunizations (shots)
- Prescription medications
- Dental, vision, and hearing care
- Mental health services
- Lab work and tests
- Medically necessary transportation
For most families, LaCHIP has no enrollment fees, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles. Coverage is guaranteed for 12 continuous months, regardless of changes in income.
What is the income limit for LaCHIP in Louisiana?
The standard, no-cost LaCHIP program has a lower income limit of 217% of the poverty level. The LaCHIP Affordable Plan is for families who exceed that limit. This plan covers children in families with incomes up to 255% and requires a $50 monthly premium per family.
| Household Size | 217% Income Limit | 255% Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,886 | $3,392 |
| 2 | $3,913 | $4,599 |
| 3 | $4,940 | $5,806 |
| 4 | $5,968 | $7,013 |
| 5 | $6,995 | $8,220 |
| 6 | $8,022 | $9,427 |
| 7 | $9,049 | $10,634 |
| 8 | $10,076 | $11,841 |
The “LaCHIP Affordable Plan” covers prenatal care for low-income, uninsured, expectant mothers regardless of citizenship status.
How do I apply for LaCHIP in Louisiana?
LaCHIP applications are accepted at any of the more than 400 Medicaid application centers throughout the state of Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Health
Medicaid Customer Service (LaCHIP)
(877) 252-2447
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu