What are my insurance options?
LA HAP
LA HAP stands for , which is the ADAP for the state of Louisiana. ADAP stands for AIDS Drug Assistance Program, a funding source available to every state through the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that can be used to provide access to medications for uninsured individuals and assistance with cost shares for insured individuals. Assistance is provided through two LA HAP components known as L-DAP and HIP.
Learn more about LA HAP here.
Medicaid
Medicaid provides medical benefits to low-income individuals and families. Although the federal government establishes the general rules for Medicaid, specific requirements are established by each state. In Louisiana, over a million residents receive health care coverage through Medicaid, most of whom are children under 19. The Louisiana Medicaid Program is administered by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Learn more about Louisiana Medicaid here.
Health Insurance Marketplace
The Health Insurance Marketplace is a shopping and enrollment service for medical insurance created by the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Fill out a Marketplace application and you’ll find out if you qualify for lower monthly premiums or savings on out-of-pocket costs based on your income. You can shop for and enroll in affordable medical insurance online, by phone, or with in-person help from a trained assister or an agent or broker.
Learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace here.
Where are support services near me?
Ryan White & HOPWA
The Ryan White Program provides support services to people living with HIV. Support services include case management, dental care, direct emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, medication assistance, counseling, substance abuse treatment and transportation assistance.
The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to local communities, States, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low-income persons living with HIV and their families.