How to Recertify for Medicaid in Louisiana

Renewing Medicaid coverage in Louisiana is a procedural process that is the responsibility of those being covered by the program. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals administers and oversees the Medicaid program. Those receiving Medicaid should be informed when the one-year anniversary of coverage approaches, reminding them that re-certifying for the continuation of benefits is required. However, those receiving such benefits should be aware of all upcoming renewal dates, and be responsible for ensuring that benefits and coverage do not expire or lapse.

Things You'll Need

• Paperwork from original Medicaid enrollment
• Tax returns
• Bank statements
• Pay stubs or benefits statements
• Banking information
• Lease or mortgage information

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Instructions

• 1

  Read through your Medicaid paperwork given to you by the state. Contact the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals if you cannot locate your paperwork that lists the date of initial Medicaid coverage. Contact the department to ask for your original enrollment date. Ask for the date when your current benefits allowance is set to expire.

• 2

  Obtain a copy of the form required by the state for the continuation or renewal of Medicaid benefits. Print a form directly from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals website. Or call the agency directly and request a form be mailed to you if you do not have access to a computer and printer.

• 3

  Fill out the form, and answer all questions honestly and accurately. Do not skip any questions unless they do not pertain to you at all. Include all documentation requested by the form in order to re-certify your Medicaid claim. Call the Department of Health and Hospitals if you have any difficulties filling out the form or if you have specific questions not answered in the instructions included with the form.

• 4

  Include copies of all relevant financial information with your renewal form. Include tax returns, pay stubs, disability benefits payment information, lease or rent payment information, and banking account information. Verify the form is complete and attach copies of all supplemental information to the form. Mail the complete package to the address listed on the form or to your case worker if you have a contact at the office.

• 5

  Follow up with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in five to 10 business days after you mail in the form and documents. Verify that the form was received and is being processed. Make sure to do this at least two full weeks before your current enrollment period is set to expire. Follow up all requests for additional information in a timely manner.