Medicaid is a health insurance plan that is supported by the government. In Louisiana it's called Healthy Louisiana.
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All states have their own versions of Medicaid plans.
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They are for people with low income or people with disabilities.
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You have to qualify based on your income, but the guidelines are different if you have a disability.
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Medicaid covers things like doctor's visits, medicines, and hospital stays. But it also offers special services to people with disabilities.
If someone in your family has a disability, they can get very good benefits with Medicaid.
Some examples of services that are paid for:
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Tests or assessments
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Special treatments or therapies
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Special equipment or devices that help your family member communicate, move around, or do the normal things any other person can do
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Hiring a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to help with self care activities
Even if you have private insurance, you may also be able to get Medicaid as a "secondary insurance" for a family member with a disability.
Learn more in our other Guide: How to Get the Most from Health Insurance.