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Medicaid programs are designed to provide essential health services to lower income individuals, children, and families who qualify for coverage. The Louisiana Medicaid Program is a federally funded program, which provides health coverage to Louisiana residents, within certain groups, based on income and resource limits set by Congress. Medicaid provides a complete package of medical coverage for those who qualify.
To be eligible for Louisiana Medicaid, you must be:
- a resident of the state of Louisiana
- a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien
- in need of health care/insurance assistance
- In a financial situation that would be characterized as low income or very low income.
Learn more about Louisiana Medicaid eligibility and how to apply.
Learn more about how to apply for Medicaid coverage in other states.
Iggy's Cupboard provides non-perishable food items, hygiene items, and other essentials to any member of Loyola's community in need. Iggy’s Cupboard is located in the Lower Level of the Danna Student Center and is operated by Student Life and Ministry (SLM) in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA). The identity of any visitors of the cupboard are kept confidential by volunteers and workers.
Iggy's Cupboard is open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. during the week and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on the weekends. No need to make an appointment just stop by.
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table. Across the United States there are 9.5 million families with children on SNAP. It is the largest program working to fight hunger in America. SNAP provides timely, targeted and temporary benefits to people in need so that Americans have access to nutritious food. Learn more at Feedamerica.org.
Learn more and apply for SNAP (in the state of Louisiana).
If you are out of state and need SNAP please visit the Department of Agriculture to find SNAP benefits in your home state.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) provides free, civil legal aid to low-income people, with a stated mission of increasing access to justice and helping vulnerable people clear life’s legal hurdles. These services include issues pertaining to:
- Housing rights/eviction assistance
- Immigration
- Domestic violence
- Divorce
- Employment/unemployment
- Student loans
- Credit reports
- Disasters
- Access to medical care
- Access to education
- Low-income taxpayers
- Public benefits (food aid, families with children)
- Wills and successions
- And many other legal services
Services are free if qualified and case is accepted. Call or visit the office to make an appointment. Evictions should come in without appointment ASAP.
Services all of Southeast Louisiana. Offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, and Houma.
New Orleans Office:
- 1340 Poydras, Suite 600
- New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact:
- Toll-Free: 877-521-6242
- Local: 504-529-1000
- Fax: 504-596-2241
Additional contact information, service area, and office locations.
LouisianaLawHelp.org
LouisianaLawHelp.org is a free online guide to legal help and information from Louisiana’s nonprofit civil justice community. This a great place to start a search for free/low-cost legal aid or assistance with self-representation. Use this guide for the following:
- Learn about your legal issues
- Find free legal aid and pro bono programs
- Self-help videos, forms, and more
- Find Courthouses and Online Self-Help Centers
- LiveHelp, real-time chats to help you use the website
Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy (ISLA)
Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy (ISLA) is a legal services organization that defends the rights of our immigrant communities and advocates for just and humane immigration policy.
- Learn more on their website
- Email: apage@islaimmigration.org
- Call: 504-265-0416
Congress of Day Laborers/Congreso de Jornaleros
The Congress of Day Laborers is an organization of immigrant workers and families founded by the day laborers who helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. It is a hub for immigrants across the Southeast region and a leadership pipeline for hundreds of immigrant workers and families into public life and social movement participation.
- For more info, visit their Facebook
- Email: raguilar@nowcrj.org
Basic Landlord-Tenant Law - LouisianaLawHelp.org
This is an online guide that answers frequently asked questions regarding tenant rights in Louisiana. The guide is intended to aid tenants in navigating various legal circumstances tenants face, such as: early lease cancellation, rent increases, flood and fire damage, how to read a lease, issues with neighbors, tenants’ right to privacy, eviction notices, deducting repairs from rent, and lease termination.
A Guide to Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Rights
This brochure answers common questions regarding landlord and tenant rights in Louisiana. Topics covered include: security deposits, lease terms, maintenance and repairs, eviction, termination of leases, and housing discrimination.
Off Campus Housing Guide
This is a resource guide from Loyola’s Department of Student Affairs to help students find off-campus housing and budget for off-campus life.
Online Guide to Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQIA+ College Students
Explore scholarship awards, advocacy groups, and professional networks that are making college more affordable and inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Antigravity Resource Guide
A 63-page community resource guide that was compiled with the intention of increasing public access to services that are free or low-cost in the New Orleans area. Most listings are for services located in Orleans & Jefferson parishes, although select state and nationwide services have also been included.
Organizations were specifically and intentionally asked about funding options for uninsured patients, the availability of Spanish translation services, and their ability to provide services for transgender and non-binary patients. Available transgender and non-binary services have been incorporated throughout and can also be found in a dedicated section of this guide.