- 1. Navigating Systems of Care: Finding the RIGHT Care for Your
Child or TeenDeveloped by theLA Family to Family Health Information
CenterA statewide program of Bayou Land Families Helping
Families
2. Who Can Help My Family?Feelings families can experience when
they dont know where to go for help. ANXIETY
ANGERFRUSTRATIONADVOIDANCE HELP!CONFUSIONSADNESS 3. Families
Helping Families Network of Regional Resource Centers
servingindividuals with disabilities and special needsand their
families and the professionals whoserve them. Staffed by families
who, through their ownexperiences, are committed to reaching out
toother families who have members withdisabilities or special
needs. 3 Core Servicesinformation & referraleducation &
trainingpeer support 4. Families Helping FamiliesEach regional
center is an independentnon-profit;Each provides a lending
library;Computer available for families andprofessionals for
research;Education and Medical Advocacyinformation and
services;1-800-922-DIAL (3425)[email protected] 5. Families Helping
FamiliesOrleans, Plaquemines, St. BernardAvoyelles, Concordia,
Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle,1-877-243-7352 Rapides, Vernon, Winn
1-800-259-7200 Ascension, East & West B.R., East & West
Feliciana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches,
RedIberville, Pointe CoupeeRiver, Claiborne, Lincoln, Sabine,
Webster 1-866-216-74741-877-226-4541 Assumption, Lafourche, St.
James, St. John, Caldwell, East & West Carroll, Franklin,
jackson, Terrebonne, St. Charles, St. MaryMadison, Morehouse,
Ouachita, Richland, Tensas,1-800-331-5570Union1-888-300-1320Acadia,
Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St.St. Tammany, St.
Helena, Livingston, Washington,Martin, Vermilion Tangipahoa
1-800-378-9854 1-800-383-8700Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu,
Jefferson Davis, CameronJefferson1-800-894-6558 1-800-766-7736These
FHF Centers havestatewide programs. 6. Bayou Land Families Helping
FamiliesServing St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary,
Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche 286 Hwy 3185 Thibodaux, LA
703011-800-331-5570 or 985-447-4461Fax: 985-447-7988Web Site:
www.blfhf.org Email Address: [email protected] 7. Bayou
LandFamilies Helping Families 8. LA Family to Family
HealthInformation Center Or C hildren and YouthS tatewide who Have
an E xtendedIllnes s .C hildren and Provides Health and YouthHealth
C are FinancingA ges 0-26 InformationWith S pecial C onnects to
Health C are Res ources Needs or, Provides Training toAt Ris k for
Families and Youth S pecial Health 9. Louisiana Family
VoicesLouisiana Chapter of Family Voices Advocating for family
centered care forchildren with special health care needs
http://www.familyvoices.org/ 10. Additional Bayou Land FHF
ProgramsearlySteps Community Outreach SpecialistsChildrens Special
Health Services Parent LiaisonsEducation AdvocatesTransition
SpecialistsVarious other programs that support individuals with
disabilities, their families and the professionalswhoserve them.
11. State Programs 12. D e p a rtm e n t o f H e a lt h & H o s
p it a ls O f f ic e o f C it iz e n s O f f ic e o f M e n t a lO
f f ic e o f P u b lic O f f ic e o f H e a lthw / D e v e lo p m e
n t a l H e a lthH e a lth S e r v ic e s D is a b ilit ie sF in a
n c in gR e g io n a l R e s o u r c e C e n te rs C h ild /A d o
le s c e n t R e s p o n s e T e a mC e n t e r fo r C o m m u n it
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e n te r fo r C o m m u n ity P r e p a r e d n e s sK i d M E D
& C o m m u n it y C A R E LaM O M s M e d ic a id W a iv e r S
e r v ic e s ECSSC e n t e r f o r P r e v e n t a t i v e H e a l
thL a C H I P , L a C H I P A f f o r d a b le M e d ic a id P u r
c h a s e P la n C a s h S u b s id y P r o g r a m F O A M e d i c
a idT a k e C h a rge C o m m u n ity H e a lth :C o m m u n ity P
r e p : P r e v e n ta tiv e H e a lth :R e g io n a l E m e rg e n
c y P rep S c h o o l B a s e d H e a lt h C t r sO P H C li n i c
sH e a lth L A 2 0 1 0 CSHS I n ju r y P r e v e n t i o n / F lu H
e a r in g , S p e e c h , V is io n F a m ily P la n n in gH I V
/A I D S Im m u n iz a tio n P r o g r a m s S A F E K ID SW ICC o
u n c il o n O b e s ity P r e v . 13. Human Services Authorities
or Districts Legislatively defined and approved. Consolidate
funding from Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities,
Office of Behavioral Health(Mental Health and Addictive Disorder
Services) Local governance by a Board of Directors for
fundingallocations Same services provided with more flexibility.All
OCDD services can be accessed through SCLaHSAexcept Resource Center
services. 14. Office of Citizenswith Developmental Disabilities
(Services provided through South Central Louisiana Human Service
Authority) 15. Office for Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilitiesServes Individuals who have disabilities
that result in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of
the following areas of major life activity:(a) Self-care;(b)
Receptive and expressive language;(c) Learning;(d) Mobility;(e)
Self-direction;(f) Capacity for independent living;(g) Economic
self-sufficiency;and, is not attributed solely to mental illness;
Reflects the persons need for a combination and sequence of
special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other
services which are of lifelong or extended duration and are
individually planned and coordinated, or A substantial
developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition in
a person from birth through age nine which, without services and
support, has a high probability of resulting in those criteria
listed above later in life that may be considered to be a
developmental disability. 16. Office for Citizens with
Developmental DisabilitiesOCDD within the Department of Health and
Hospitals serves as the Single Point of Entry (SPOE) into the
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Services System.Community services
regional offices and human servicesauthorities/districts serve as
the points of entry forindividuals to receive services from both
the regionaloffices/human services authorities/districts and
thesupports and services centers. 17. Office of Citizens with
Developmental Disabilities Programs and ServicesThe Individual and
Family Support Program providesresources to people with
developmental disabilities to allowthem to live in their own homes
or with their families in theirown community. Services include, but
are not limited to:respite care, personal assistance services,
specializedclothing, dental and medical services not covered by
othersources, equipments and supplies, communication
services,crisis intervention, specialized nutrition, and family
education.The Cash Subsidy Program provides a monthly stipend
tofamilies of eligible children with severe disabilities, until
theage of 18. Funds are intended to help families meet
theextraordinary cost associated with maintaining their child inthe
home. Stipends are awarded on a first come, first servebasis to
eligible children with exceptionalities identifiedthrough the
Department of Educations Pupil AppraisalEvaluation. 18. Office of
Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services
Louisianas Early Intervention SystemFor Louisiana for families with
children ages 0 to 3 yearswith a diagnosed physical or mental
condition and/ordevelopmental delay. Early Steps provides
acoordinated, family focused system of support andservices at no
cost to families. earlySteps is designed tomeet the developmental
needs of each eligible child andto enhance the familys ability to
respond to their childsdevelopmental needs in a natural
environment. Servicesmay include: occupational therapy, physical
therapy,speech therapy and other services. 19. Office of Citizens
with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services System Points
of Entry for earlyStepsOrleans, Plaquemines, St. BernardVernon,
Rapides, Winn, Grant, LaSalle, Catahoula,(877) 595-3408 Concordia,
Avoyelles 1-866-445-7672East & West B.R., East & West
Feliciana, PointeCaddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne,
Bienville,Coupee, Iberville, Ascension Natchitoches, Sabine, De
Soto, Red River1-866-925-2426 1-866-676-1695Assumption, St. John,
St. Charles, St. James,Ouachita, Union, Jackson, Lincoln,
Caldwell,Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. MaryMorehouse, East & West
Carroll, Richland,1-866-891-9044 Franklin, Tensas, Madison
1-877-322-4788Lafayette, Iberia, St. Martin, Vermillion, St.
Landry, St. Tammany, Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa,Evangeline,
Acadia Washington1-866-494-8900 1-866-640-0238Beauregard, Jefferson
Davis, Allen, Cameron, Jefferson
ParishCalcasieu1-866-296-07181-866-494-8900 20. Office of Citizens
with Developmental Disabilities Programs and ServicesHome and
Community-Based Waiver Services Available to individuals with
developmental disabilities. These waivers are actual waivers of the
usual Medicaid income and other requirements. Through waivers, a
variety of services and supports are available to allow individuals
to reside in community settings other than ICFs/DDs (Intermediate
Care Facilities).NOW, ROW, Childrens Choice, Supports 21. Office of
Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Programs and ServicesA
word about Medicaid waivers...Medicaid has an entitlement to
nursing home/institutional care. Institutional care is extremely
costly. Waivers waive usual requirements for Medicaid allowing
servicesto be provided in home and community based settings at
lower cost withgreater outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Waivers are optional for states. States must file applications for
waivers to Centers for MedicaidServices. Stakeholder input must be
included. Waivers can have very long waiting lists if sufficient
matchingstate funds are not provided for legislatively. 22. Office
of Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and ServicesThe
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) is available forindividuals to be
able to live in the community. NOW isintended to provide specific,
activity focused servicesrather than continuous custodial care.The
following are the services provided under the NOW:Individual and
Family Support (IFS) Service-Day-Night;Center-Based Respite;
Community Integration andDevelopment; Home adaptations; Specialized
MedicalEquipment and Supplies; Supported Living; SubstituteFamily
Care; Day Habilitation and Transportation;Supported Employment and
Transportation; EmploymentRelated Training; Professional Services;
PersonalEmergency Response System; Skilled Nursing Services;and
One-Time Transitional Services. 23. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services The Residential
Options Waiver (ROW) enables Money- Follows-the-Person strategies
for people served in ICFs/DD (Intermediate Care Facilities for
individuals with Developmental Disabilities) and nursing facilities
to move to a comprehensive HCBS waiver option so that they can live
in the community in a residential setting of their choice. 24.
Office of Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and
ServicesChildrens Choice is an intermediate level waiver service,is
for Children under age 19. Individuals on the waitinglist for other
long-term waivers may opt for ChildrensChoice and receive capped
services until a full waiverslot is available or they turn
19.Medicaid services are provided with Childrens Choice
andincluding EPSDT screenings and extended services, andup to
$15,000 per year in Childrens Choice servicesincluding required
Support Coordination (casemanagement).Children who age out (reach
their 19th birthday) Transferwith their waiver to the most
appropriate waiver optionfor them, as long as they remain eligible
for waiverservices. 25. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and ServicesChildrens
ChoiceEPSDT services MAY include respite assistance if the childis
medically involved and needs assistance with dailyliving tasks or
has other health needs. 26. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services Cash SubsidyCash
Subsidy provides a monthly stipend to familiesof eligible children
with severe or profounddevelopmental disabilities from birth to age
18.Funds are intended to help families meet theextraordinary costs
associated with maintaining theirchild in the home. 27. Office of
Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services
Community Support TeamsIntensive treatment intervention allowing
individuals withdevelopmental disabilities to remain in their
community livingsetting.These supports and services include:
initial and ongoingassessment, psychiatric services, family support
andeducation, support coordination and any other services
criticalto an individualt s ability to live successfully in the
community. CST teams, consisting of psychologists, social
workers,nurses, and psychiatrists, provide supports and services on
a24-hour, 7 day a week basis. CST Team supports and services are
provided in thecommunity rather than in an office-based practice
andcombine skill teaching with clinical management. There are nine
(9) CST Teams located in various regionsthroughout the state; they
are managed through localdevelopmental centers and accessed through
RegionalOffices. 28. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and Services Extended Family
Living (EFL)Extended Family Living provides supports and servicesto
people with developmental disabilities, regardless oftheir age, in
the home of non-related persons. Thesehome settings are approved
and routinely monitored bypublic and private providers. EFL
supports and services are provided for the purposeof meeting the
physical, emotional, educational,habilitative, and social needs of
the individual in a familysetting. 29. Office of Citizens with
Developmental Disabilities Programs and ServicesFive Resource
Centers provideleadership, enhance communication andcollaboration,
and increase the availabilityand capacity of support and services
topeople with developmental disabilities.Services provided include
trainingopportunities, training curriculumdevelopment, provision of
resourcematerials, resource guides, peer reviews,and program
reviews. 30. Office of Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities
Programs and ServicesMedical, Dental and Allied Health
SupportsEstablish training programs that educate medical and
dentalstudents.(Operation House Call in New Orleans- exposes
pediatric andfamily medicine residents to the daily routine of
parents who have achild with a disability living at home. In an
effort to educateprofessionals, the family has a chance to
demonstrate not only theextraordinary challenges they face as a
family caring for a child witha disability, but also the natural
acceptance and dignity the familyhas in recognizing the child as a
vital, important part of the family.)Identifying, publishing and
disseminating available dentaland medical resources.Providing
limited medical and dental services to people withdevelopmental
disabilities living in the community through trainingmodules. 31.
Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Programs and
ServicesNutritional,Physical & Nursing SupportsGeneral health
and specialized care for people with developmentaldisabilities
through community-based partnerships and collaborativerelationships
with individuals, families, providers, educational institutions,and
community professionals. Supports and services include, but are
notlimited to educational/training events and materials,
consultations, andtechnical assistance.Fills service gaps and
improves service delivery efforts through partnershipsand
collaborations connecting the person with systems and
individualsupports.Training Topics May include:
Nutritional/Physical Support; WheelchairSeating; Transfer/Handling
Techniques; Fall Prevention; TherapeuticPositioning; Fracture
Reduction; Gastroesophageal Reflux Issue; AspirationIssues; Health
Risk Screening; ; Seizure Management; DiabetesManagement; Infection
Control Practices; Basic Health Care Concepts;Emergency First Aid;
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing); Preventive HealthCare
Strategies; and more. 32. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and ServicesPsychiatric and
Behavior SupportsCommitted to increasing community capacity to
support and include peoplewith developmental disabilities. The
Resource Centers serve individualswith developmental disabilities
experiencing psychiatric and/or behavioralchallenges and their
families, community practitioners and private and non-profit
providers who serve individuals with developmental disabilities
anduniversity students.They may provide workshops on Psychiatric
topics such as AAIDD Positive Behavior Support Training; In-Service
Training for Community Providers/Supports and Services Centers;
Program Review of Psychiatric and Behavioral Services; Individual
Consultations; Library Consortium. 33. Office of Citizens with
Developmental Disabilities Programs and ServicesCommunity
InclusionThe Resource Centers explore and develop exemplary models
ofservice delivery and promising practices which support
communityinclusion, accessibility, personal choice and independence
of peoplewith developmental disabilities. Initiatives and
trainingopportunities focus on the following areas as they apply to
CommunityInclusion: Personal Outcomes; Relationship/Friendship
Building;Health and Wellness; Employment; Housing; and,
Transportation. 34. Office of Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and ServicesAging with
Developmental DisabilitiesProvide community resources and training
on such topics as relationship building; care giving; housing;
transportation; health and wellness; age- related diseases; long
term planning, and; end of life care.Activities may
include:Developing and providing community capacity building in the
areas of aging with developmental disabilities through training
events/educational materials, consultations, technical assistance,
and limited direct services;Building partnerships and collaborative
relationships with providers, community professionals, other state
agencies, educational institutions, professional organizations, and
other stakeholders to efficiently target gaps and improve multiple
efforts;Recruiting and retaining highly qualified and capable
professionals to maintain and increase the pool of expertise in
Louisiana, andAccomplishing and promoting research and publication.
35. Office of Citizens with DevelopmentalDisabilities Programs and
Services Resource CentersOCDD Resource CenterOCDD Resource
CenterOCDD Resource45439 Live Oak Drive3501 5th Avenue, Suite C2
CenterHammond, LA 70401 Lake Charles, LA 706075401 Shed RoadPhone:
(225)567-7391Phone: (337) 475-8084 Bossier City, LA 71111Phone:
(318) 741-5327OCDD Resource CenterOCDD Resource Center4460 General
Meyer Avenue P.O. Box 5191New Orleans, LA 70131 Pineville, La
71360Phone: (504) 364-6600Phone: (800) 584-8511 36. Office for
Citizens withDevelopmental DisabilitiesHow Do I Apply for
Services?Contact your regional OCDD or Human Service
Authority.http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/11/n/8
1.866.783.5553 37. Office for Citizens with
DevelopmentalDisabilities Metropolitan Human ServiceCapitol Area
Human Service South Central Louisiana HumanDistrictDistrictServices
Authority1010 Common Street, 5th Floor4615 Government St., 2nd
Floor690 East First Street New Orleans, LA 70113Baton Rouge, LA
70806 Thibodaux, LA 703011-800-889-2975
1-800-768-88241-800-861-0241 Community Services Office Community
Services OfficeCommunity Services Office214 Jefferson Street, Ste.
301 3501 Fifth Avenue, Ste. C2 429 Murray Street - Suite
BLafayette, LA 70501 Lake Charles, LA 70605Alexandria, La
713011-800-648-14841-800-631-8810 1-800-640-7494 Community Services
Office Community Services OfficeFlorida Parishes Human Service3018
Old Minden Road - 122 St. John StreetAuthoritySuite 1211Rm. 343
21454 Koop Drive - Suite 2HBossier, LA 71112Monroe, LA
71201Mandeville, La 70471 1-800-862-1409
1-800-637-31131-800-866-0806 Jefferson Parish Human
ServiceAuthority 3300 W. Esplanade, Ste 213 Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 838-5357 38. Office of Mental Health (OMH)Services provided
throughSouth Central Louisiana Human Service Authority 39. Office
of Mental Health Programs & ServicesOMH family support services
assure that families have the necessary personal support,
information and skill to cope, to maintain family integrity, and to
enhance the likelihood that children with serious emotional
disturbance can successfully remain at home. Service elements
include respite care, care and education, telephone trees, parent
support groups, parent case manager training, home aide services,
transportation, and advocacy services. 40. Office of Mental Health
Programs & Services Supported living services, either through
specialized residential programs or through case management and
other services which support persons living in their own homes, are
available throughout the State. Individuals with serious
psychiatric disabilities are provided with services necessary to
address both their housing and mental health/rehabilitative needs.
The types of housing resources available for adults include group
homes, supervised apartments, respite apartments, board and care
homes, foster care, and individual residences with support. For
adolescents, housing is limited to group homes and foster care. 41.
Office of Mental Health Programs & Services Day Programs &
PsychosocialRehabilitation Programs Provide opportunities for
teaching new rehabilitative skills related to community living and
work activities; build networks of peer support; teach self-help
community activities; and provide a place where individuals can
learn how to relate to persons and communicate their needs and
desires successfully. In addition, day programs provide secure,
structured environments where individuals experiencing disruption
in routine behaviors brought on by their illness can receive
treatment and support. Day programs also provide structured
activities which allow children and adolescents with severe
emotional disturbances to remain in school. Each of the nine mental
health planning regions has at least one psychosocial program which
provides for the development of both social and vocational
rehabilitative needs of each person who utilizes the programs
resources. The number of hospital days experienced annually by
persons before and after coming to these programs typically drops
from a pre-program average of 60 days to six to ten days
post-program enrollment. 42. Office of Mental Health Programs
&ServicesDay Programs & Psychosocial Rehabilitation
ProgramsMagnolia Family Services, LLC For Medicaid Patients Only
Psychiatric evaluations medication management, family and
individual therapy, parenting skills development, child skills
development, psychosocial skills training, behavior
modification,educational interventions.Services are available to
children and adolescents with a recenthistory of behavior and/or
emotional problems, adults with a recenthistory of
emotional/psychological conflicts, those receiving or whohave
received help with little or no success and individuals
needinglong-term treatment to make positive changes in their lives.
43. Office of Mental Health Programs & ServicesDay Programs
& Psychosocial Rehabilitation ProgramsMagnolia Family Services,
LLC 106 Hickory StreetThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone: 985-449-4055 Fax:
985-449-4178 Emergency: 985-447-1319magnoliafamiliyservices.com 44.
Office of Mental Health Programs & ServicesCrisis Management
ServicesCrisis services are provided on a 24-hour basis. These
services are designed to provide a quick and appropriate response
to individuals who are experiencing acute distress. Care services
include telephone counseling and referrals, face-to-face screening
and assessment, community housing for stabilization and crisis
respite.REGION 3 CRISIS LINE CHILDREN OR ADULTS1-800-535-3694 AFTER
4:30PM OR WEEKENDS 45. Office of Mental Health Programs &
ServicesChild/Adolescent Response TeamThe Child and Adolescent
Response Team is a response toyour request for support services
during times when achild or adolescent appears to be in crisis. Any
childbelow the age of 18 may receive services. Any child orchilds
guardian may call CART to request services,regardless of income
level or insurance.The Child and Adolescent Response Team was
designedto assist children and their parents during times of
crisisby providing support for the family in their own resolutionof
the crisis. A variety of services are available, and arepersonally
tailored to suit your needs. CART services areavailable 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. 46. Office of Mental Health Programs &
ServicesEarly Childhood Supports and Services Program (ECSS)ECSS is
a group of parents, advocates, interested community members as
wellas public and private agencies. These agencies provide services
to childrenages 0-5 and their families.This group meets, at least
monthly to discuss children and their families who have been
referred for service coordination. If you can answer yes to any one
of the following questions, then you may want to ask about
participating in the ECSS program: Are you worried about the
effects of arguing on your young child? Are family needs getting in
the way of you working, returning to school, or achieving your life
goals? Are you worried about other family members because of a
seriousproblem that has not been corrected? Do you have problems
getting help for your child or family? Does your young child (age
0-5) and family need assistance due to adevelopmental delay,
diagnosed medical condition, family history ofmental illness or
substance abuse? 47. Office of Mental Health Programs &
ServicesEarly Childhood Supports and Services Include: Referral to
appropriate supports and services Case Management Clinical Case
Management Behavior Modifications Counseling Parent Support Groups
Training and Technical Assistance Consultation to other providers
and/or agencies Infant Mental Health Screening Infant Mental Health
Assessment Emergency Intervention Funds to purchase supports and
services Other services specified in service plan such as domestic
violence;child abuse; advocacy on behalf of the parent and child;
referral toaddress medical needs; referral to public assistance;
medication referral; referral for parent/family/peer support; and
educationalopportunity referral for parents. 48. Office of Mental
Health Programs & Services Early Childhood Supports and
ServicesEligibility: Families of children who are 0-5 and who are
at- risk of removal from home or school due to behavioral problems.
Families of children who have multiple risk factors such as abuse,
neglect, exposure to violence, poverty, developmental disability,
etc which have been documented by one of the participating
agencies. 49. Office of Mental Health Programs &
ServicesPARTICIPATING AGENCIES:Early Childhood Programs: Head
Start, HIPPY, Early Steps, Child Care AssistanceEducational Needs:
Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Special InstructionMental
Health: Counseling, Medicine Management, Community SupportPublic
Health Programs: WIC, Family Planning, ImmunizationsFamily Support:
Financial NeedsParenting Center: Parenting ClassesOther Community
ServicesContact any one of the participating agencies or call (800)
342-2629 50. Office of Mental Health Programs &Services
Metropolitan Human ServiceOffice of Mental HealthSouth Central
Louisiana HumanDistrictMonroe Area Services Authority New Orleans
Area1-318-362-33391-985-857-3615 After Hours: 800-256-2522 After
Hours: 1-504-556-97301-800-535-3694Jefferson Parish Human
ServiceOffice of Mental Health Office of Mental HealthAuthority
Shreveport Area Alexandria AreaEast Bank: 504-838-5257
1-318-676-51111-318-487-5611 West Bank: 504-349-8833Adult Crisis:
1-866-416-5370 After Hours:1-800-654-1373After Hrs.:
504-832-5123Child Crisis: 1-800-820-6143Office of Mental
HealthOffice of Mental Health Capitol Area Human ServiceLake
Charles Area Lafayette AreaDistrict1-337-475-8022 1-337-262-4100
Baton Rouge Area 1-225-922-2700 Florida Parishes Human Service
Mandeville Area 1-985-748-222-0 51. Office of Public Health 52.
Office of Public Health Programs & ServicesCommunityCARE is a
comprehensive health delivery system or MedicalHome for linking
Medicaid recipients to a Primary Care Physician (PCP). ThePCP
manages the care of each CommunityCARE enrollee by providing
healtheducation, preventive care, and acute care and refers the
enrollee tospecialists when needed. The PCP also admits enrollees
to the hospital. ThePCP shares medical information with the
emergency room and otherauthorized health care providers. The
CommunityCARE PCP arranges formedical care coverage 24-hours a day,
seven days a week.This Medical Home is the first place enrollees
turn to for their health careneeds. The PCP establishes an on-going
relationship with eachCommunityCARE enrollee. 53. Office of Public
Health Programs & ServicesWho is eligible for
CommunityCARE?Most low-income families with children, disabled
adults and children whoare Medicaid recipients are required to
participate in CommunityCARE withsome exceptions. Certain medically
high risk patients may warrant the direct care and supervision of a
non-primary care specialist. Requests for medical exemptions are
reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. Requests must be
submitted in writing, along with supporting medical documentation
of the recipients medical condition(s). Requests for medical
exemption should be mailed to: DHH- CommunityCARE Program, P.O. Box
91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, Attention: Angela Mastainich, Program
Coordinator. A preprinted request form is available on the
CommunityCARE web site, www.la-communitycare.com . 54. Office of
Public Health Programs & ServicesChildrens Special Health
ServicesCSHS is a program of services provided through the
Louisiana Office of Public Health for children in Louisiana who
have special health care needs.The CSHS program provides services
for children with certain chronic physical illnesses or serious
disabilities which cause significant limitations in major life
activities.Children Who Are Eligible:Live in Louisiana and are
under 21 years of age;Have a condition which can benefit from
rehabilitation services, is coveredby CSHS and requires long term
treatment by specialists, physicians andmulti-disciplinary
staff.Meet financial guidelines established by CSHS. 55. Office of
Public Health Programs & ServicesChildrens Special Health
ServicesServices include:Doctors and other health care
workersMedical tests and proceduresHospital careTherapiesHome
health servicesMedical equipment and suppliesParent/family support
servicesMedications and special dietsNursing, nutrition and social
services follow-upCare coordination, case management, and resource
development 56. Office of Public Health Programs &
ServicesChildrens Special Health ServicesHow Does a Family Apply
For CSHS?The application process starts at your local parish health
unit. Aparent can contact the parish health unit or the CSHS
RegionalOffice where the child lives for further information. A
referral from aphysician or audiologist is needed. 57. Childrens
Special Health Services REGIONAL OFFICESREGION Resource Center
504-896-1340REGION II 225-242-4890(No Direct Services) 353 N. 12th
St., Room 95200 Henry Clay Ave., Suite 2016Baton Rouge, LA 70802New
Orleans, LA 70118Ascension, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana,
Iberville, PointeJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard
Coupee, W. Baton Rouge, W. FelicianaREGION III 985-447-0896REGION
IV337-262-5616, Ext 1062535 Veterans Blvd.220 West Willow St.,
Building AThibodaux, LA 70301Lafayette, LA 70508Assumption,
Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, Acadia, Evangeline,
Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St.St. Mary, Terrebonne Martin,
VermilionREGION V337-480-2552 REGION VI 318-487-52823236 Kirkman
Street (P.O. Box 3170), 5604 A Coliseum Blvd.Lake Charles, LA 70602
Alexandria, LA 71303Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron,
Jefferson Davis Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle,
Rapides, Vernon, WinnREGION VII 318-676-74881035 Creswell Avenue
REGION VIII318-361-7282 1650 Desiard StreetShreveport, LA
71101Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto,Monroe, LA
71201Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster Caldwell, E. Carroll,
Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland,
Tensas, Union, W. CarrollREGION IX15481 W. Club Deluxe Rd.Hammond,
LA 70403985-543-4165 Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany,
Tangipahoa, Washington 58. Office of Public Health Programs &
ServicesShots for TotsIn 1992, Shots for Tots was created in
response to the low levels of immunizations among preschool
children and the epidemic outbreaks of measles in Louisiana.
Children are required to be fully immunized when entering school,
however, by waiting until they enter school, we leave our children
susceptible to vaccine preventable diseases for two or three years.
The vision of Louisianas Infant Immunization Initiative is to see
90% of all children immunized with their primary series by age two.
Unfortunately, the National Immunization Survey 2007 reflects that
among Louisiana children 19-35 months of age only 77.0% (+6.1) are
fully immunized. Clearly, our goal has not been met.Shots for Tots
is a network of public and private entities workingcooperatively to
update and educate both parents and providersalike in order to
ensure the highest level ofimmunizations possible because
Louisianasmost valuable assets are its children. 59. Office of
Public Health Programs & Services Shots for TotsPolio
VaricellaMumps HepatitisMeasles InfluenzaChickenpoxRubellaWhooping
CoughRotovirusBacterial MeningitisPneumococcalIt is veryimportant
for yourDiphtheriababy to get theseLock Jawshots on time. 60.
Office of Public Health Programs & Services Shots for TotsCheck
with your babys Doctor or Health Unit to see that your child is
up-to-date.Write Shots for Tots 1450 L & A Road Metairie , LA
70001Call 1-800-251-BABY 61. Office of Public Health Programs &
ServicesKIDMED is the screening component of one ofLouisianas Early
Periodic Screening,Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Programs.EPSDT
provides preventive health screening,diagnosis, and treatment
services for suspectedvision, hearing, dental and medical
problems.Louisiana has been nationally recognized ashaving one of
the top five EPSDT programs in thenation, exceeding goals for EPSDT
participationset by the Center for Medicare and MedicaidServices
(CMS). EPSDT services are available toMedicaid-eligible children
under the age of 21.EPSDT benefits end on the childs 21st birthday.
62. Office of Public Health Programs & Services AIDS Drug
Assistance Program (ADAP)ADAP provides assistance to individuals
living with HIV/AIDS to purchase HIV-related prescription
medications. ADAP provides this assistance for persons who do not
have private health insurance, do not qualify for Medicaid or are
awaiting Medicaid coverage and cannot afford to pay for
medications.Current Eligibility Criteria * Documented HIV
infection; * Documented Louisiana residence; *Documented household
income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level; * No third
partyprovider for protease inhibitors or antiretroviral outpatient
medications (including privateinsurance and Medicaid. See below for
information regarding Medicare Part D); * Currentprescription for
medication(s) covered by the Louisiana ADAP formulary, written by a
licensedphysician; and * No financial assets exceeding $4,000
(excluding a house and a car)Enrolled in the program at all
regional LSU Medical Centers which are the charity hospitals
inLouisiana. Potential program candidates can be screened for
eligibility status and enrolled on thesame day. The medical and
financial eligibility screening process takes approximately two
weeks.For more information contact; Heather Weaver LCSW Louisiana
ADAP Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Program 1010 Common St, 11th Floor, New
Orleans, LA 70112 Direct Phone 504-568-5489, Direct Fax
504-568-7042 Main Office Phone [email protected]
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?ID=264&Detail=7901
63. Office of Public Health Programs & Services School-Based
Health CentersWHY ON A SCHOOL CAMPUS?Students spend a significant
portion of their day on school grounds. SBHCs are accessible,
convenient, encourage family and community involvement, reduce
student absenteeism, reduce parental leave from work for doctor
visits, and work with school personnel to meet the needs of the
students and their families.Parental consent must be obtained prior
to seeing a student as a patient.ADOLESCENT SCHOOL HEALTH
INITIATIVE ACT (R.S. 40:31.3)This law authorizes the Office of
Public Health to facilitate and encourage the development of
comprehensive health centers in Louisiana public schools. It
specifically prohibits counseling or advocating for abortion and
the distribution of contraception. 64. Office of Public Health
Programs & Services School-Based Health Centers(Minimum) STAFF
Primary Care Provider (Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse
Practitioner) Physician Medical Director Registered Nurse Masters
Level Mental Health Provider Administrator Office AssistantSERVICES
Primary and preventive health care including, comprehensive exams
and sports physicals, immunizations, health screenings, acute care
for minor illness and injury, and management of chronic diseases
such as asthma Mental health services Health education and
prevention programs Case management Dental services Referral to
specialty care Louisiana Childrens Health Insurance Program
(LaCHIP) application centers 65. Office of Public Health Programs
& ServicesSchool-Based Health Centers2008-2009 SCHOOL-BASED
HEALTH CENTER SITESLouisiana is in the forefront in the SBHC
movement, with 62 SBHCs in 26 Louisiana Parishes serving 95 public
schools and providing access to nearly 60,000 students in the
2008-09 school year.
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/reports.asp?ID=255&Detail+808
All information on School Based Health
Centershttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=255 66. Office of
Public Health Programs & Services Sound Start Louisianas
Hearing, Speech and Vision ProgramThe Sound Start Program began in
1994 with a handful of volunteers who successfully sponsored
legislation mandating newborn hearing screening on all infants
at-risk for hearing loss. Further legislation passed in 1999 and
signed into law in 2000 mandated hearing screening on all infants
born in or transferred to a facility in Louisiana. No state funding
was appropriated for this effort.The mission of this program is to
assure that all infants who are deaf or hard of hearing can achieve
their maximum potential in life. That is accomplished by assuring
that early intervention services are secured as soon as possible.
Early intervention may include the fitting of hearing aids and
early developmental services before the child reaches six months of
age.The Advisory Council will be developing guidelines for
screening pass/ refer criteria, appropriate hospital supervision
guidelines, protocols and procedures for pediatric diagnostic
audiology assessment.Regional directories for the eight other
regions of the state will be completed.Continuing education in
pediatric testing and hearing aid fitting will be provided
statewide. 67. Office of Public Health Programs &
ServicesLouisianas Hearing, Speech and Vision ProgramThe Sound
Start Program is working towards helping each hospital in the
statereach 100% compliance law. The professionals involved with
this project include:The Advisory Council made up of
representatives from many disciplines wasappointed by the Governor
to serve three-year terms. This council advises theOffice of Public
Health on the rules and regulations, quality assurance, and
programplanning and evaluation.Two State Coordinators and nine
Regional Task Force Coordinators areavailable to help each hospital
create and manage the highest quality hearing-screening program.An
Epidemiologist is involved in collecting, analyzing, and managing
the data fromthe birthing and screening programs, tracking the
follow-up data from diagnosticsources and early intervention
programs, and developing reports. 68. Office of Public Health
Programs & Services Louisiana Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Programhttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=360 69.
Office of Public Health Programs & Services Louisiana
Comprehensive Hemophilia Care CenterThe Louisiana Comprehensive
Hemophilia Care Center diagnoses,evaluates and treats patients with
congenital and acquired conditionsof bleeding such as hemophilia,
von Willebrand disease and otherrare factor deficiencies. Located
at the Tulane University School ofMedicine in New Orleans, La. with
an outreach clinic in Lafayette, La.This multi-disciplinary clinic
is open to all ages. Patients fromLouisiana and the gulf coast
region may be referred by their physicianor may self-refer. The
Center is the only federally-funded hemophilia treatment center
(HTC) in Louisiana and offers a comprehensive model of care which
includes evaluation and treatment recommendations from hematology,
nursing, physical therapy, social work, dental and orthopedic
services. This approach has been proven to address health and
emotional issues of patients with this chronic disease. 70. Office
of Public Health Programs & ServicesLouisiana Comprehensive
Hemophilia Care CenterThe HTC also offers a home infusion program
that allows for prompt therapy to reduce bleeding complications, as
well as access to new therapies through numerous clinical research
trials. In addition, the HTC operates a 340B program by which
patients can obtain their clotting factor concentrates at reduced
costs to help maintain insurance coverageThrombosis clinic The HTC
thrombosis clinic serves patients who are genetically predisposed
to clotting, as well as those patients with acquired thrombophilia.
They offer genetic testing, counseling, the most recent advances in
anticoagulation management, patient education, and patient advocacy
to those who are affected by thrombosis. Thrombosis patients are
seen by Dr. Cindy Leissinger and Dr. Rebecca Kruse- Jarres. Both
are hematologists that specialized in hemostasis, thrombosis and
platelet dysfunctions. 71. Office of Public Health Programs &
ServicesLouisiana Comprehensive Hemophilia Care CenterReferrals can
be made by contacting Alicia Cole RN, BSN at 504 988-5433 or
[email protected] Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting
DisordersTulane University Health Sciences Center1430 Tulane
AvenueNew Orleans, LA
70112-2699504-988-5433hhttp://www1.omi.tulane.edu 72. Office of
Public Health Programs & Services WIC (Women, Infants and
Children)Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
pregnant,breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, andchildren
(under 5 years old). WIC providesnutritious foods, nutrition
information, and referralsto other health and social services. The
foodsprovided may include: infant formula and cereal,adult cereals
low in sugar and high in iron, milk(and lactose-reduced milk),
cheese,juice, eggs, peanut butter or driedbeans/peas carrots, and
canned tuna. 73. Office of Public Health Programs & ServicesWIC
Income Eligibility Levels 2011-2012Your gross income cannot
exceed:For more than 10 householdHouseholdGross Annual Gross
Monthly members, or for incomequestions, call 1-800-251-BABY
1$20,147$1,679or your WIC Clinic. Individuals 2$22,214$2,268 with
proof of Medicaid, FoodStamps, or TANF automatically
3$34,281$2,857meet income requirements. 4$41,348$3,446**O ne
pregnant woman 5$48,415$4,035counts as 2 household 6$55,482$4,624
members. 7$62,549$5,213 8$69,616$5,802 9$76,683$6,391 10
$83,750$6,980 74. Office of Public Health Programs & Services
WIC
Locationshttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=320&detail=7658
75. LA Bureau of Protective ServicesReport neglect, abuse,
extortion orexploitation of adults with disabilities, ages18-59.
1-800-898-4910 1-225-342-9057 P.O. Box 3518, BIN#11Baton Rouge, LA
70821 76. Office of HealthServices Financing 77. Health Services
Financing Programs F a mil y Op p o r t u n it yLaMOMS LaHIPPAc tM
e d ic a id B u y - I n 78. Health Services Financing Programs
& ServicesInpatient Hospital Services.Outpatient Hospital
Services.Prenatal Care.Vaccines for Children.Physician
Services.Nursing Facility Services for persons aged 21 or
older.Family Planning Services and Supplies.Rural Health Clinic
Services.Home Health Care for persons eligible for
Skilled-NursingServices.Laboratory and X-ray Services.Pediatric and
Family Nurse Practitioner Services.Federally qualified
Health-Center (FQHC) Services, andAmbulatory Services of an FQHC
that would be available inother settings. 79. Health Services
FinancingPrograms & ServicesEarly Periodic Screening,
Diagnostic, and Treatment(EPSDT) Services for children under age
21.Diagnostic Services.Clinic Services.Intermediate Care Facilities
for individuals withcognitive disabilities (ICFs/MR).Prescription
Drugs and Prosthetic Devices.Optometrist Services and
eyeglasses.Nursing Facility Services for children under age
21.Transportation Services.Rehabilitation Services.Home and
Community-Based care tocertain persons with
chronicimpairments.Continued 80. Health Services Financing Programs
& Services LA Medicaids Friends & Family Transportation
ProgramPays your friend or family member to take you to the
doctor.To qualify, you must already receive Medicaid benefits
ANDYour friend/family member must:Have a current LA Drivers
LicenseHave a current LA State Inspection StickerHave minimum
liability care insurance as required by the Stateof LAFill out an
application and receive an approval letter from theFriends &
Family Transportation Program. 81. Health Services
FinancingPrograms & ServicesLA Medicaids Friends & Family
Transportation Program YOU NO LONGER NEED TOHAVE THE APPLICATION
NOTARIZED!All thats needed is 2 witnessesto the signature. 82.
Health Services FinancingPrograms & ServicesLA Medicaids
Friends & Family Transportation ProgramTo get an application,
call the transportation contractor inyour area or visit the web
atwww.Medicaid.DHH.Louisiana.govBaton Rouge 1-800-259-1944New
Orleans 1-800-836-9587AFTER Qualifying:Call the Transportation
Contractor at least 24 hrs. beforeeach appointment to let them know
the date and time ofyour appointment. Call ASAP after emergency
visits. 83. Health Services Financing Programs & ServicesF a
mil y Op p o r t u n it y Ac t M e d ic a id B u y - I n For
families with children with disabilities includingmental health and
behavioral disabilities as well asdevelopmental; Parents may buy-in
to the Medicaid program at low ratepremiums ($15-$35 per month);
Premium covers all children in family who havedisabilities; Gives
more children with disabilities access to the fullrange of Medicaid
services 84. Health Services FinancingPrograms &
ServicesMonthly Income Levels Income Limits through# of
FamilyMonthly Income March 2012 Members ------------1$2,708 Add
$935 for each2$3,643additional family member3$4,578over 94$5,513F a
mil y Op p o r t u n it y5$6,448Ac t6$7,383M e d ic a id B u y - I
n 85. Health Services FinancingPrograms & Services 86. Health
Services Financing Programs & ServicesLouisiana provides health
benefits for eligible children from birth up to age 19 using
special income amounts and fewer requirements than other Medicaid
programs. Even if your income is more, your children may still
qualify. You can receive deductions from your total income for:
Earned Income, Childcare Payments, Child Support Received, Child
Support Payments to someone outside the home.Services Provided By
LaCHIP: Doctor Visits Hospital, Dental, Hearing and Vision Care Lab
Work & Tests Immunizations (shots) Prescription Medicines
Medical Equipment & Supplies Medically Necessary Transportation
Speech & Language Therapy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy
Mental Health Clinic Services Psychological Tests & Therapy
Appointment Scheduling Assistance 87. Health Services Financing
Programs & ServicesMust be under age 19Eligibility must first
be explored for more generous benefitsMedicaid if income is below
100% or 133% FPL Regular LaCHIP if too high for Medicaid up to 200%
FPLEligible for LaCHIP Affordable Plan up to 250% FPL12 month
waiting period for households who drop insurance withoutgood
cause**Call #1-877-252-2447 for information on good cause reasons
88. Health Services FinancingPrograms & ServicesGood Cause
Reasons Divorce or death of parent Lifetime maximum reached COBRA
coverage ends Lay-off or business closure Changed jobs & new
employer does not offerdependent coverageEmployer stops providing
dependent coverage Monthly premium > 10% of gross income 89.
Health Services FinancingPrograms & Services$50 monthly premium
per familyNo deductible except a $200 mental health
deductibleCo-pay levels like State Group Benefits PPO$150 Emergency
Room co-pay (if not admitted) Prescription co-pays A percent of
charges (e.g. 10% or 20% or between $8 to $16 for most
visits)Annual cap on out-of-pocket cost is 5% of family
grossincome. 90. Health Services FinancingPrograms &
ServicesCoverage begins the month following approval after
firstpremium payment has been receivedOnce a family pays
out-of-pocket costs equaling 5% ofannual income, no additional
co-pays or premiums forremainder of plan yearNo cost sharing for
Native Americans who are members of afederally recognized tribeNo
Dental or Vision Benefits. 91. Health Services FinancingPrograms
& Services Same services as Medicaid Same services and
Providers as Operated under the State Workers BenefitsMedicaid
Program Operated under the Louisiana Income eligibility up toOffice
of Group Benefits200% FPL Income eligibility up to 250% FPL 92.
Health Services FinancingPrograms & Services# in
HouseholdLaCHIP LaCHIP
Affordable1$1,805$2,2572$2,429$3,0363$3,052$3,8154$3,675$4,5945$4,299$5,3736$4,922$6,153Add
$624 for each Add $780 for each additional family additional family
member member in householdin household 93. Health Services
Financing Programs & Services Common Questions regarding LaCHIP
and LaCHIP
Affordablehttp://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/faq.asp?ID=119 94.
Health Services Financing Programs & ServicesAny pregnant
woman, married or single, may apply forhealth coverage. Income
limits are higher soworking couples can make more money and still
beeligible. Resources like bank accounts, cash onhand, cars or
property are not counted. You canhave other insurance coverage in
addition to thiscoverage. Your other insurance will pay first;
thenLaMoms will cover the amount that is left, up to theMedicaid
allowed amount.Covered Services:Pregnancy-Related ServicesDelivery
and care up to 60 days after your LaMOMSpregnancy endsDoctor
VisitsLab Work/ TestsPrescription MedicinesHospital Care 95. Health
Services FinancingPrograms & ServicesTo Apply You Will Need:
Social Security Number Proof of the total family income Proof of
expected date of delivery Health Insurance cards if you have other
health insurance Proof of child support payments made to someone
outside of your home Receipts for the care of a child or an adult
with a disability LaMOMS You may be eligible to be paid back for
medical services received up to 3 months before you applied if you
are eligible on the date the services was received and you used a
Medicaid provider and the service is covered by the Medicaid
Program. You may use any doctor who is enrolled as a Medicaid
Provider.For more information about the LaMoms Program contact
1-888-342-6207 96. Health Services FinancingPrograms &
ServicesFamily SizeMonthly Income Amount2 $2,4293 $3,0524 $3,6755
$4,2996 $4,9227 $5,5458 $6,169 LaMOMS 97. Health Services Financing
Programs & ServicesLouisiana Health InsurancePremium Payment
Program(LaHIPP)May provide assistance for the cost ofprivate health
insurance through LaHIPPyour employer.Call
1-866-362-5253www.LaHIPP.DHH.Louisiana.gov 98. Health Services
FinancingPrograms & ServicesLaHIPP may pay some or all of the
health insurance premiums foran employee and their family if they
have insurance availablethrough their jobs and someone in the
family has Medicaid. Thosegetting Medicaid will also be able to
have health insurance.People who get Medicaid and have group health
insurance availablefrom a job, and working parents or guardians and
their children ordependents who get Medicaid may be eligible.Even
if employment ends, the continuing health insurance that maybe
available from your employer (also known as COBRA) may alsobe
paid.LaHIPP 99. Health Services Financing Programs &
ServicesHow LaHIPP works:People who have Medicaid and can get
healthinsurance from a job may qualify for LaHIPP. Otherpeople in
the home who can join the health plancould also qualify.LaHIPP will
send the family a letter, an application forLaHIPP, and a copy of
the Employer HealthInsurance Information Form that must be filled
out LaHIPPby a human resource representative where the adultin the
family works.After getting this information, the LaHIPP program
looks Send the at how much it would cost to join the health plan.
If completed this is less than what Medicaid would pay for medical
services for the person on Medicaid, then forms to LaHIPP will pay
some or all of the cost of theLaHIPP within insurance from the job.
30 days. 100. Health Services Financing Programs & ServicesThe
TAKE CHARGE/ Family Planning programcovers services such as:4
Yearly physical examinations or necessary re-visitsLaboratory tests
for the purpose of FamilyPlanningApproved medications and supplies
(example:birth control pills, patches, IUDs diaphragms, etc.)There
is a limit of FOUR visits per calendar year (includinginitial visit
and revisits). Primary care services are NOTcovered by the TAKE
CHARGE program. When a need forprimary care treatment is identified
during a family planningwaiver visit, the waiver participant will
be given informationabout primary care providers. 101. Health
Services FinancingPrograms & ServicesFamily Size Monthly Income
Limit1$1,6692$2,2463$2,8234$3,3995$3,9766$4,5537$5,1298$5,706 102.
Health Services FinancingPrograms & ServicesTo get health
coverage through Medicaid Purchase Plan, you must have a severe
disability work be at least age 16 but not yet age 65 have
COUNTABLE monthly income that is less than $2,257 have COUNTABLE
assets that are less than $25,000 take other health insurance
coverage, if you can get it at no cost to you pay a premium when
your COUNTABLE monthly income is more than $1,354.MPP COUNTS less
than half of the money you earn (work for) and all but $20 of any
other money you get.NOT COUNTED: Home, one vehicle,life insurance
policy, medical savings,retirement accounts, spouses share ofany
community property. 103. Health Services FinancingPrograms &
ServicesAccessing State Health Services Assistance LaMOMSF a mil y
Op p o r t u n it yLaHIPPAc tM e d ic a id B u y - I n 104. Health
Services FinancingPrograms & Services Louisiana Online
ApplicationCenterhttps://bhsf2eb.dhh.louisiana.gov/onlineapppublic/secure/
105. Health Services Financing Programs & Services Accessing
LaCHIP & LaCHIP AffordableInformation you will need: Social
Security number for anyone applying for coverage, proof of family
income, proof of child support payments, receipts for the care of a
child or disabled adult, proof of expected date of delivery for
anyone who is pregnant.Download instructions and paper application
at:http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=119&Detail=607
106. Health Services Financing Programs & ServicesAccessing
Family Opportunity Act MedicaidApplication available
at:http://bhsfweb.dhh.la.gov/onlinemanualspublic/mfmpublicnonfill
able/1-foa.pdf F a mil y Op p o r t u n it yAc tM e d ic a id B u y
- I n 107. Health Services FinancingPrograms &
ServicesAccessing Other Medicaid ProgramsApplication Web
Links:LaMomshttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=137&Detail=99Medicaid
Purchase
Planhttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=136&Detail=486Take
chargehttp://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications.asp?ID=291&Detail=1385
108. Community and Provider Specific Programsand Additional
Resources 109. Provider Specific Programs Childrens Healthcare
Assistance Plan (CHAP) assists families with income too high to
qualify for Medicaid, but whose lack of resources limit their
access to quality healthcare. Includes children whose family income
is between 200% (Medicaid limit) and 350% of the Poverty Income
Guidelines Covered services include Inpatient, Short Stay Services,
Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Room, Therapies provided by Childrens
Hospital and The Toothbus visits. Limited to participating
physician services performed at Childrens Hospital 110. Provider
Specific ProgramsACCESSING CHAPS:Applications can be completed upon
registration or admission to Childrens Hospital or can be received
via mail by calling (504) 894-5166 or by
visiting:http://www.chnola.org/PageDisplay.asp?p1=4294Eligibility
RequirementsProof of Income must be submittedReview of Medicaid
Eligibility*Appropriate proof of income must be submitted with your
application. Copies of pay stubs, forms approving or denying
unemployment compensation or workmens compensation, written
verification of wage from agencies (e.g. SSI, AFDC, Private
Employer) are examples of income. 111. Provider Specific Programs #
in ABHousehold 1$21,780 $38,115 2$29,420 $51,485 3$37,060 $64,855
4$44,700 $78,255 5$52,340 $91,595 6$59,980 $104,965 7$67,620
$118,335 8$75,260 $131,705 112. Provider Specific ProgramsDental
care at substantiallyreduced fees at StudentClinicsPayment plans
are not available because of the reduced fees;therefore, patients
are expected to pay for services at the time of theappointment. Any
treatment that involves laboratory costs must bepaid in advance of
the procedure. Private dental insurance is notaccepted in lieu of
payment; however, the students can assist incompleting claim forms
for the reimbursement of out-of-pocketexpenses. For questions
regarding private insurance please call(504) 941-8116. Medicaid,
which covers most dental care forchildren under 21 and dentures for
adults, is accepted and thepatient will incur no out-of-pocket
expenses if the care is pre-authorized. 113. Provider Specific
Programs Patient Information / AppointmentsNew Orleans Campus
Clinic Telephone (504) 619-8700 or 619-8770 *(Dental appointments
are not given through email.) Appointments for ChildrenTelephone
941-8201 (age 0-6) 941-8196 (age 7-13) or 896-1337 (clinic at
Childrens Hospital) Endodontics AppointmentsTelephone 941-8402
(referral by a dentist required) Fax 941-8400 Orthodontics
AppointmentsTelephone Numbers (504) 619-8572Faculty Dental
Practice(504)619-8721 Baton Rouge South Campus Clinic Telephone
(225) 334-4934 114. Provider Specific Programs Sickle Cell Anemia
ClinicsSickle Cell Center of Southern LA Childrens Hospital1415
Tulane Avenue200 Henry Clay AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70112 New
Orleans, LA 70118504-988-5413504-896-9740Adult Sickle Cell Day
Hospital:504-988-1250Ochsner Foundation Hospital Earl K. Long
Sickle Cell Clinic1516 Jefferson Hwy(LSU Pediatric Medical
Home)Jefferson, LA 70121 1401 North Foster DrivePediatrics:
504-842-3900 Ext. 63037 Baton Rouge, LA 70806Adult: 504-842-3910
225-987-9061St. Jude Affiliated Clinic 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite
312Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-763-6337 115. Federally Funded Health
CentersFederally-funded health centers care for you, even if you
have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on
your income. Health centers provide2. checkups when youre well3.
treatment when youre sick4. complete care when youre pregnant5.
immunizations and checkups for your children6. dental care and
prescription drugs for your family7. mental health and substance
abuse care if you need itHealth centers are in most cities and many
rural areas.http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ 116. Federally
Funded Health CentersBayou CountryTECHE ACTION CLINICTECHE ACTION
CLINICTECHE ACTION CLINIC809 W. Tunnel Boulevard189 Mozart Drive
(DULAC)PIERRE PARTHouma, LA 70360-5555 Houma, LA 70363-7990 3617
Hwy 70 S.985-851-1717 337-282-2550 x 104 Pierre Part, LA
70339-4455985-252-6211TECHE ACTION CLINICTECHE ACTION CLINICTECHE
ACTION CLINIC1115 Weber Street159 E. 3rd Street471 Central
AvenueFranklin, L a 70538-4124 Edgard, LA 70049-2450Reserve,
LA70084-5509337-828-2550x 104337-828-2550 x 104 337-828-2550 x 104
TECHE ACTION CLINIC 471 Central Avenue Reserve, LA70084-5509
337-828-2550 x 104 117. Federally Funded Health Centers River
ParishesST. CHARLES COMMUNITY ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY JEFFERSON
COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTER HEALTH CENTERHEALTH CARE CENTERKENNER
PEDIATRICS MOBILE UNIT 11312 Jefferson Hwy200 W. Esplanade Ave.,
Ste. 310 4105 David DriveRiver Ridge, L A 70123-1709Kenner, LA
70065-2474 Kenner, LA 70065504-463-3002985-785-5800x
5803985-785-5800ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY
JEFFERSON COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTER HEALTH CENTER HEALTH CARE
CENTER843 Milling Avenue15464 River Road4028 US Hwy 90Luling, LA
70070-4442 Norco, LA 70079-2530Avondale, LA 70094985-785-5800 x
5803 985-785-5800504-463-3002 118. LATANLA Assistive Technology
Access NetworkLow-interest, long-term assistive technologyloans for
items like computers with adaptiveinput/output devices, closed
circuit TV for sightimpaired, Brailling machines, new and
usedvehicle loans for modified vehicles, vehiclemodifications,
augmentative or alternativecommunication devices,
telecommunicationdevices, adaptive home modifications likeramps,
prosthetics and/or orthotics,environmental control units,
wheelchairs bothpowered and manual, and more. 119. LATANLA
Assistive Technology Access Network 3042 Old Forge RoadBaton Rouge,
LA 70808 1-800-270-6185/ 225-925-9500 Fax 225-925-9560
www.latan.org 120. CEREBRAL PALSY OF LAGrants up to $2,000 per
individual per year to be used for:Equipment purchasesTherapies
2380 Barataria Blvd., Suite 5Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-06761-800-375-8275Email:
[email protected] 121. Prescription Drug
AssistanceCenla Medication Access Program helps with free
prescriptions forLouisiana residents.Must be a resident of
Louisianawith income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Leveland
no prescription coverage, Insurance or Medicaidand 18 years old or
older. 1-888-443-7494 or visit www.cmaprx.org 122. Prescription
Drug AssistanceThe Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings
together Americaspharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health
care providers, patient advocacyorganizations and community groups
to help qualifying patients who lackprescription coverage get the
medicines they need through the public or privateprogram thats
right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free. Its mission
isto increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost
enrollment ofthose who are eligible. Through this site, the
Partnership for PrescriptionAssistance offers a single point of
access to more than 475 public and privatepatient assistance
programs, including more than 180 programs offered bypharmaceutical
companies. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistanceby
phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW
(1-888-477-2669).https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php 123. Prescription
Drug AssistancePrescription Drug Assistance ListingsExtensive list
of medications and the contactinformation for the companies that
make
them.http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Prescription_Drug_Patient_Assistance_Programs.htm
Free or low-cost medications provided by pharmaceuticalcompanies
Some pharmaceutical companies offer medication assistanceprograms
to low-income individuals and families. These programstypically
require a doctors consent and proof of financial status.They may
also require that you have either no health insurance, orno
prescription drug benefit through your health insurance.
Pleasecontact the pharmaceutical company directly for specific
eligibilityrequirements and application information. 124.
Prescription Drug AssistanceNeedyMeds, Inc.Web site:
www.needymeds.com Phone: 1-215-625-9609Provides info on drug
assistance programs, including requirements andapplication forms.If
You Are Not Eligible for Medicare, Do Not Have Drug Coverage, and
Have Limited Income Together Rx Access Card Web site:
www.together-rxaccess.com Phone: 1-800-444-4106 Created to help
people who do not have prescription drug coverage save on
brand-name prescription drugs, other prescription products, and a
wide range of generic drugs. To get a card, you must meet all of
the following criteria: not eligible for Medicare; have no
prescription drug coverage (public or private); household income
equal to or less than $30,000 for a single person, $40,000 for a
family of two, $50,000 for a family of three, $60,000 for a family
of four, and $70,000 for a family of five (income limits may be
higher in Alaska and Hawaii); legal United States resident.
Information in English and Spanish. 125. Prescription Drug
AssistanceIf You Have Health InsuranceHealthWell FoundationWeb
site: www.healthwellfoundation.org Phone: 1-800-675-8416HealthWell
Foundation is a non-profit, charitable group that helps
certainpeople who cannot pay for their prescription drug costs,
insurancepremiums, and co-payments of private insurance,
employer-sponsoredinsurance plans, Medicare, or Medicaid. It also
can help with some otherout-of-pocket health care costs. The
program serves only those with certainhealth conditions, which are
posted on the Web site. Only certain cancersare included in their
coverage.Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Assistance
Program Web site: www.copays.org Phone: 1-866-512-3861 The Patient
Advocate Foundations Co-Pay Relief Assistance Program helps
patients who meet certain requirements pay for the prescriptions
and treatments they need. This program is available only to people
with certain medical conditions who also have insurance (including
Medicare or Medicaid). Only certain cancers are included in their
program. (Spanish and English.) 126. Prescription Drug Assistance
If You Have Health InsurancePatient Services Incorporated (PSI) Web
site: www.uneedpsi.orgPhone: 1-800-366-7741 A national, non-profit
helping patients with certain chronic illnesses and their families
with health insurance premiums and medicine co-payments. Assistance
is based on severity of the medical and financial need. PSI also
helps locate and purchase health insurance coverage. Only a few
cancers are included in this program.Patient Access Network
Foundation Web site: www.patientaccessnetwork.org Phone:
1-866-316-7263 A non-profit helping under-insured patients who cant
afford out-of-pocket costs for their treatment. The program helps
patients with certain medical conditions who meet their financial,
insurance, and medical requirements. (Only certain cancers are
included in their program. 127. Prescription Drug AssistanceContact
the Louisiana Family to FamilyHealth Information Center for
acomprehensive Prescription Drug Assistance Packet1-800-331-5570
128. Federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Apply at
www.pcip.govCovers range of health benefits including primary and
specialty care,hospital care and prescription drugs.Premiums are
not higher because of your medical condition.Does not base
eligibility on income.Must be a citizen or national of the US or
lawfully present.You must have been uninsured for at least 6
months.You must have had a problem getting insurance due to a
pre-existingcondition. 129. La Health Plan InsuranceHigh Risk
PoolResident of LA for at least 6 monthsIneligible for other major
health insurance2 written denials of coverage within last
yearIneligible for Medicaid, Medicare, COBRACannot be terminated
due to non-payment6 month waiting period for pre-existing
conditionsincluding prescription drugs. 130. La Health Plan
Insurance HIPAAResident of LA for at least 6 monthsIneligible for
other major health insuranceMust apply before or within 63 days of
last day of coverageMust have 18 months creditable coverageMust
elect and exhaust COBRARecent coverage must have been
groupIneligible for Medicaid, Medicare, COBRACannot be terminated
due to non-paymentNo pre-existing condition for children who are
special enrollees thatenroll within 63 days of birth, adoption or
placement for adoption12 month pre-existing condition for other
special enrollees (ex.Spouse)NO WAITING PERIOD FOR PRE-EXISTING
CONDITIONS FORELIGIBLE ENROLLEES UNDER HIPAA. 131. La Health
PlanInsuranceLouisiana Health Plan
1-800-736-0947www.lahealthplan.org 132. Pre-Existing Condition
InsuranceContact the Louisiana Family to FamilyHealth Information
Center for acomprehensivePre-Existing Condition Insurance
Packet1-800-331-5570 133. Anger Management GroupsBayou Council on
Alcoholism446-0643 134. Grants for Medical ServicesUnited Health
Care Childrens Foundation Assistance grants for medical services
not fully covered by private insurance. (Ex. Speech therapy,
physical therapy, psychotherapy, wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids
and eye glasses www.uhccf.orgDisabled Childrens Relief Fund
Provides children with disabilities with assistance for
wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers, lifts, hearing aids, eye
glasses, medical equipment, therapy and surgery.www.dcrf.com 135.
Other Mental Health ServicesCenter for Child and Family Development
873-7221 Takes children as young as 3 years old. 136. Support
GroupsCHADD TGMC Outreach Center (Houma Mall)858-7020La Federation
of Families for Childrens Mental Health THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER, 602 N. Acadia Rd.Support groups are confidential. Always
held 5-6pm. Reservations are required: CHRISTINE HYMEL @
985-870-8811B.R.I.D.G.E.S. For individuals recovering from mental
illness1-877-274-3446FathersNetwork www.fathersnetwork.orgFor
fathers raising children with special healthcare needs
ordevelopmental disabilities. 137. Eye Glasses$25 Eye Glasses
www.25dollareyeglasses.netVision USA Eye health/vision services
free of charge to families who do not qualifyfor government aid or
private insurance due to income. 1-800-766-4466Kellum Eye Center
Provides free eye exams, glasses, medications and eye
surgeries.(Assists only 4 people per week. 872-5577 138. Eye
GlassesNew Eyes for the Needy Must meet poverty guidelines of
program-provides vouchers foreyeglasses. 1-973-376-4903 or
www.neweyesfortheneedy.orgSight for Students Eye Exams and glasses
to children 18 or younger whose parents meetthe poverty guidelines
and have no insurance. 1-888-290-4964Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Assistance for eye surgery for those with no insurance and unable
topay. 1-847-490-3838 139. Eye GlassesLions Clubs Lions Club Phone:
Bayou BlueCoteau Lions Club 856-0448 Bourg Lions Club 594-2054
Chauvin Lions Club 594-8276 East Houma Lions Club851-1810 Evergreen
Lions Club 876-6935 Evergreen sunset Lions Club851-3141 or 868-2901
Golden Meadow Lions Club 693-3308 Houma Lions Club 879-4663
Lockport Lions Club532-2554 Montegut Lions Club594-5454 or 594-5960
or 594-7789 Raceland Lions Club537-76332 Terrebonne Lions
Club876-3047 Thibodaux Lions Club 446-6329 or 447-3017 West Houma
Lions Club868-3152 140. Hearing AidsAudient Hearing aid assistance
for all ages with hosehold income up to 250% offederal poverty
level. 1-866-956-5400 or www.audientalliance.orgStarkey Hear Now
Program Assistance for low income families with hearing aids at
reduced costs.1-800-328-8602 or
www.starkeyhearingfoundation.orgUnited Health Care Childrens
FoundationAssistance grants for medical services not fully covered
by privateinsurance. (Ex. Speech therapy, physical therapy,
psychotherapy,wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye glasses
1-800-3289-5979 ext. 24459 (11a-3p,
M-F)www.uhccf.orgwww.betterhearing.orgAdditional financial
resources. 141. Any Questions? 142. F2FHIC Website
http://www.blfhf.org/f2fhic/index.phpHIC Home PageMedical
DiaryAdvocacy Medical HomeFact SheetsPagePage Paying forFamily
VoicesMedical CostsLink TransitioningHC Providersand Info Youth.
143. Reminder Bring your childs IEP, last evaluation and medical
information. Call the local FHF center. (www.fhfla.org)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Act your child is entitled to attend any
school anywhere if you are homeless. 144. PLEASEComplete your
evaluations! 145. Karen ScallanProgram DirectorLouisiana Family to
Family Health Information CenterA Statewide Program of Bayou Land
Families Helping [email protected] Hwy 3185Thibodaux,
LA 70302985-447-4467 or 800-331-5570
