As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.

For questions about:
Individual health insurance
Fully insured group health insurance
Contact:
Louisiana Department of Insurance
(800) 259-5300 (in-state only)
(225) 342-5423
www.ldi.state.la.us

For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Administrator
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(800) 828-4777
(608) 221-4551
www.dol.gov/ebsa

For questions about:
Louisiana Health Plan (LHP)
Contact:
(225) 926-6245 (in Baton Rouge)
(800) 736-0947
www.lahealthplan.org

For questions about:
Medicaid
Contact:
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
(888) 342-6207
(225) 342-9500
www.dhh.state.la.us

For questions about:
Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP)
Contact:
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
(877) 252-2447
www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=119

For questions about:
Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Contact:
Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program
(888) 599-1073
labchp.lsuhsc.edu

For questions about:
The Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html
(Click on HCTC); or call HCTC customer service center

Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/