| Group |
Income Eligibility |
| Children |
200% FPL |
| Pregnant Women |
200% FPL |
| Parents |
11% FPL |
| SSI Disabled (non-elderly) |
74% FPL |
High-Risk Pool
The Louisiana Health Plan, Louisiana 's high risk pool and HIPAA pools, became operational in 1992 and is financed through several sources, including state general revenues, the Louisiana mandated service charge, insurer assessments, and policyholder premiums. The premiums range from 125 percent to 200 percent of market rate for comparable coverage. By the end of 2005, just under 1,200 people were enrolled in the program.
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Information presented in the profile was summarized in December 2006 from a review of state Web sites and reports, and through contacts with state officials. In most cases the profiles were reviewed by state officials; however, it is possible that states have implemented strategies that are not reflected in this profile. |
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| 1 This overview provides a general description of state coverage levels under their Medicaid and SCHIP programs, including coverage through waivers, as of October 2006. Health Management Associates researched eligibility information from state web sites, data from state reports, and verified through contacts with state officials during the fall of 2006. This does not reflect the specific eligibility categories or requirements. This is not intended to be a substitute for eligibility information provided by each state. Individuals interested in applying for these programs should contact the state directly for specific eligibility requirements. |
2 Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2005 and 2006 Current Population Survey. |
| 3 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2004 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component. |
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