State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Department of Agind and Adult Services
http://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=105
866-758-5035
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
http://www.ldi.louisiana.gov/Health/SHIIP/index.html
800-259-5301
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
http://goea.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=4&pnid=2&nid=15
866-632-0922
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Louisiana Department of Insurance
http://www.ldi.state.la.us/
800-259-5301
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Louisiana Medicaid
http://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=92
888-342-6207
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Advocacy Center
http://www.advocacyla.org/
800-960-7705
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Louisiana Rural Health Association
985-369-3813
Allen, Assumption, Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Franklin, Grant, Iberia, Iberville, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Pointe Coupee, Richland, St. Helena, St. Landry, Tangi
New Orleans Council on Aging
866-865-7975
Jefferson, Plaquemine, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist and St. Tammany Parishes
New Orleans Council on Aging
888-922-8522
Orleans Parish
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region IV - Atlanta
Campaign Manager: Wilma Cooper
404-562-7361
