LaCHIP Program

The Louisiana Department of Health is offering the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) for qualifying families who need health coverage for their children. The program will give children health insurance at no cost or low cost based on the family's income.

The LaCHIP Program covers:

  • Medical services for children, including health, dental, and vision coverage

  • Doctor's appointments, including wellness visits and hospital stays

  • Prescriptions and immunizations

  • Mental health services

  • Many other services


To apply online, please visit ldh.la.gov/lachip or call LDH's toll-free hotline at 1-888-342-6207 for more information.


To see if you qualify for low-cost or no-cost LaCHIP coverage, please see the flyer below:

LaCHIP Lunch Flyer- English version

LaCHIP Lunch Flyer- Spanish version