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Medicaid, which is a joint partnership between the federal government and the state, offers health care for low-income residents of Louisiana. For seniors and those who are disabled, it also covers nursing home care and limited personal care assistance through the state Medicaid plan.

Costs can range from $2,000 to more than $6,000 a month, depending on location. Medicare won't pay for this type of care, but Medicaid might. Almost all state Medicaid programs will cover at least some assisted living costs for eligible residents.

For most persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, normal assisted living communities cannot provide adequate support. ... In most states, care in assisted living / memory care is covered by a Medicaid waiver. Some states also offer personal care assistance through their regular Medicaid program.

Medicare does not pay for the cost of living, room and board, or personal care in an assisted living facility. Medicare might pay for short-term stays in an ALF or rehabilitation center while someone recovers from an illness, injury, or surgery.

Medicaid can play a key role in supportive housing by funding some of the services needed by residents, such as behavioral health care and substance abuse services, as well as regular medical care. ... By law, Medicaid cannot cover rent. Under certain waiver authorities, states can choose to cover housing-related services.

The cost of room and board in assisted living facilities generally isn't covered by Medicaid. But some states can pay for these costs through optional state supplementation (OSS) state-based programs that provide cash payments to supplement social security income for those living in certain care facilities.

The cap is set very close to the federal SSI monthly payment. In other words, Medicaid eligible, assisted living residents should receive enough Social Security assistance to cover their room and board fees in assisted living.

Assisted living facilities are a housing option for people who can still live independently but who need some assistance. Costs can range from $2,000 to more than $6,000 a month, depending on location. Medicare won't pay for this type of care, but Medicaid might.

Private Funds. Senior Living Line of Credit. Medicaid. Medicare. Long-Term Care Insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Veteran's Benefits - Aid and Attendance. Life Settlements.

To receive benefits, you must complete an application. We will make a decision and you will be notified within 45 days (with some exceptions) after you apply. If your application is based on disability, it may take up to 90 days. Coverage can start as early as 3 months before the month you apply.

To check the status of your application, you may call 1-877-2LaCHIP.

You will need your Social Security number, date of birth, full legal name and address in order to obtain your Medicaid number. Contact your local or state Medicaid office in order to verify the status of your Medicaid coverage. If you have your Medicaid card, this number is typically listed on the back of the card.

Renew online. The easiest and fastest way to renew! Visit the Healthy Louisiana website to renew now. . Renew in person. Visit the Medicaid regional office in your parish. Renew by phone. Call the Louisiana Department of Health at 1-888-342-6207 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Louisiana residents, ages 19-64: With a household income below $16,764 per year for an individual or $34,644 per year for a family of four (See more household income thresholds below.) Who are not already enrolled in Medicaid.

Who is eligible for Medicaid? You may qualify for free or low-cost care through Medicaid based on income and family size. In all states, Medicaid provides health coverage for some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.