The LaMOMS program is an expansion of Medicaid coverage for pregnant women with an income up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.  Through this program, pregnant women of working families, either married or single, have access to no-cost health care coverage. Medicaid will pay for pregnancy-related services, delivery and care up to 60 days after the pregnancy ends including doctor visits, lab work/tests, prescription medicines and hospital care.

Research shows that fewer low birth weight babies are born to teen moms who have Medicaid or LaCHIP coverage than to teen moms who lack any type of health insurance.  Access to proper pre-natal care is crucial to improving health outcomes of our citizens.

Attention: Each year on April 1, the income guidelines for LaMOMS increase. The new LaMOMS application is now online here. You can view the updated income guidelines here.