Benefits Eligibility Guide
Louisiana Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to Louisiana residents.
Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 212% FPL
Pregnant: up to 212% FPL
SNAP (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 130% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Has asset limit
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 150% FPL
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Childcare)
Income limit: 85% SMI
Subsidized childcare for working families
FITAP (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 60 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
Healthcare.gov (ACA)
Marketplace Type: Federal Exchange (HealthCare.gov)
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
Medicare / SHIP Counseling
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
Phone: 1-800-259-5301
Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Louisiana?
Louisiana residents may qualify for programs including Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid), SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for Healthy Louisiana in Louisiana?
You can apply for Healthy Louisiana online at https://myplan.healthy.la.gov/ or by calling 1-888-342-6207. Louisiana has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Louisiana?
Apply for SNAP online at https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-how-to-apply or call 1-888-524-3578. The gross income limit in Louisiana is 130% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.