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Medicaid and More - See the Extra Benefits You Get as Our Member in 2027!

Date: 11/12/26

As a Louisiana Healthcare Connections member, you get all your Medicaid-covered care PLUS extra benefits to help you stay healthy. The benefits below start January 1, 2027.

Special Pregnancy, Maternity and Newborn Benefits

  • $150 for prenatal visits. $50 each, up to three.
  • $50 for your choice of mom & baby supplies or diapers *
  • $50 for postpartum visit.
  • $25 for syphilis screening during pregnancy
  • $25 for completing a Notification of Pregnancy (NOP) form
  • A free portable crib for sweet dreams and safe sleep
  • Free newborn circumcision
  • Free Smart Start for Your Baby pregnancy app subscription
  •  Personal care team and resources to support high-risk pregnancies

* Must complete member NOP form first. Complete online or call Member Services at 1-866-595-8133 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Healthy Rewards

Earn rewards for certain screenings, doctor visits, and healthy changes. Spend them like cash to help pay for groceries, utility bills, and more.

  • $60 for infant wellness visits by 15 months. $10 each, up to six.
  • $20 for infant wellness visits 15-10 months. $10 each, up to two.
  • $25 for STI screening (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV). One per year.
  • $25 for diabetic (retinal) eye exam, ages 18-75. One per year.
  • $25 for cervical cancer screening, females ages 21-64. One per year.
  • $25 for colorectal cancer screening, ages 45-75. One per year.
  • $25 for counseling or trying a drug or product to help you quit tobacco. One per year.

Vision Care

Yearly eye exams for the whole family are covered. If needed, children under age 21 get up to three pairs of glasses. Adults (21+) may choose glasses or a 1-year supply of contact lenses. Find an in-network eye doctor near you.  

Hearing Care for Adults (21+)

One hearing exam per year, plus hearing aids every two years if needed. And hearing aid batteries are covered too. (Children’s hearing care is covered by Medicaid.) Have concerns about your hearing? Talk with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) to schedule a test.

Digital Health & Wellness App

Download for free, then take a health survey and earn $10. If you use tobacco or vape, quit for good and earn $10 more when you complete a digital coaching program.

Health Coaching and Support

Members in care management may qualify for extra services like:

  • Health coaching for weight loss and diabetes
  • Alternative treatments for chronic pain management
  • Meal delivery after hospitalization for certain conditions
  • Home services to improve health-harming issues, like mold cleanup and pest control
  • Transportation to food pantries, pharmacies, WIC appointments and more

See if you can benefit from care management or health coaching. Tell us more about your health in your member portal. Or call 1-866-595-8133 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

And don’t forget, you also get…

  • More than 45,000 providers statewide
  • 24/7 Nurse Advice at 1-866-595-8133
  • Transportation if you need a ride to your doctor visits

For more information about your plan benefits, check your Member Handbook. Or call Member Services at 1-866-595-8133 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.