Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Louisiana. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Area Agencies on Aging
The Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is the state's agency on aging.
Its programs include nutrition, caregiver resources, home and community based services, Elderly Protective Services, the Louisiana Ombudsman Program and senior employment. Call the main office, or use its Area Agencies on Aging directory to find a local agency.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteSources: Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 2)
Free help
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Louisiana. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
Newsletter
Benefit figures, deadlines and rules change every year. We'll tell you what changed and what to check, about twice a month.