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New Orleans, LAHIGH 64°F
LOW 52°F
Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance for Seniors
If you are age 65 or older and/or you have a disability, you may be able to get free or low-cost health insurance through Louisiana’s Medicare Savings Program.
Do I qualify for the Medicare Savings Program?
If you are not a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant who has lived in the U.S. continuously for 5 years, you need to call the Social Security Administration at 1 (800) 772-1213 (toll-free).
How do I apply for Medicare?
You need to fill out an application form. You can get the form:
- Online: Download and print the application form.
- By phone: Call 1 (888) 544-7996 (toll-free).
Mail, fax or bring the form to:
Orleans Parish Medicaid Office
1010 Common Street, 4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 599-0656
Fax: (504) 599-0616
1010 Common Street, 4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 599-0656
Fax: (504) 599-0616
Where can I get more information on Medicare Savings?
Call the Medicare Savings helpline at1 (888) 544-7996 (toll-free).
