FROM PROJECT KATRINA:
Louisiana Medicaid is resuming its annual financial eligibility review
for all Medicaid enrollees whose renewal had been deferred due to last years’ hurricanes.
In addition, it will review Medicaid financial eligibility for all enrollees whose renewal is past due (normally reviewed annually), and whose last reported residential address is out-of-state.
Enrollees are being asked, on the renewal form, “If you are temporarily living in another state, do you intend to return to live in Louisiana?”
If the person answers, “yes,” and meets all other criteria for financial eligibility, their Medicaid eligibility will be extended. No additional verification will be required for continued residency.
Financial eligibility reviews can be started by mail or by telephone.
Anyone from the New Orleans area receiving Louisiana Medicaid should make sure the Medicaid agency has their current address by calling Louisiana Medicaid’s toll-free hotline at 888-342-6207.
People with disabilities, and people aged 55 and over who have been affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, who have been notified that their Louisiana Medicaid benefits may be terminated may call the Advocacy Center, 800-960-7705, to see if we can assist.
Others can call Southeast Louisiana Legal Services at (877) 521-6242.