Louisiana Medicaid: Extras for our members

Baby and Me Meals

Up to 2 pre-cooked home-delivered meals per day for 10 weeks for pregnant women who are high risk. Care manager approval required.

Convertible Car Seat or Portable Crib

Pregnant members who enroll and actively participate in our HumanaBeginnings Care Management program, complete a comprehensive assessment, and at least 1 follow-up call with a HumanaBeginnings Care Manager can select 1 convertible car seat or portable crib per infant, per pregnancy.

Dental
(Ages 21 and older)

Up to $500 allowance towards services such as routine dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions with in network providers.

Disaster Preparedness Meals

One box of 14 shelf- stable meals after a hurricane or tornado twice per year

The Governor must declare the tornado or hurricane a disaster for the member to be eligible for the meals

GED Testing

GED test preparation assistance, including a bilingual advisor, access to guidance and study materials, and unlimited use of practice tests. Test preparation assistance is provided virtually to allow maximum flexibility for members. Also includes test pass guarantee to provide members multiple attempts at passing the test. 16 - 18 years: must provide additional documentation

Underage testers must enroll in the state’s official Adult Education Program and take free classes until they are ready to sit for the exam. They will need documentation from the school system that they have officially withdrawn.

Home-Based Asthma Interventions

Housing Assistance
(Ages 21 and older)

Up to $500 per enrollee ages 18 and older per year (unused allowance does not roll over to the next year) to assist with the following housing expenses:

• Apartment rent or mortgage payment (late payment notice required)
• Utility payment for electric, water, or gas (late payment notice required)
• Trailer Park and lot rent if this is your permanent residence (late payment notice required)
• Moving expenses via licensed moving company when transitioning from a public housing authority

Plan approval required.

• Member must not live in a residential facility or nursing facility
• Funds will not be paid directly to the member
• If the bill is in the spouse's name, a marriage certificate may be submitted as proof

Newborn Circumcision
(Ages 0 to 1)

Up to 12 months of age or as medically necessary. Once per lifetime

Non-Medical Transportation (NMT)
(Ages 18 and older)

Up to 15 round trips (or 30 one-way trips) up to 30 miles for non-medical transportation per year. Locations include social support groups, wellness classes, WIC and SNAP appointments, food banks, and applicable value-added benefit services offered. This benefit also offers transportation to locations providing social benefits and community integration for members such as community and neighborhood centers, parks, recreation areas, and churches.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
(Ages 18 and older)

Rides up to 30 miles to medical appointments with stop at pharmacy for medications

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pharmacy Allowance

Up to $75 per quarter allowance enables members to purchase products that support common occurring conditions such as:

• Pain relievers 
• Diaper rash cream
• Cough and cold relief medicine
• First aid equipment that do not require prescriptions

Unused amounts do not roll over to the next month

Post Discharge Meal

14 refrigerated home-delivered meals following discharge from an inpatient or residential facility. Limited to 4 discharges per year

Respite Care for Homeless Program
(Males ages 18 and older)

The Medical Respite Program ensures member recovery and stabilization and successful integration back into his community and avoid unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions.

Smartphone Services

Smartphones can provide easy access to health related information and enable members to stay connected to their care team and health plan. Humana members that qualify for the Federal Lifeline program are eligible to receive a free smartphone with monthly talk minutes, text and data 

Sports Physical
(Ages 6 to 18)

1 sports physical per year

Tobacco & Vaping Cessation Coaching
(Ages 12 and older)

Tobacco & Vaping Cessation Coaching is focused on helping members aged 12 and older with stopping their usage of nicotine products. The program is designed as a monthly engagement for a total of 8 coaching calls, but the member has 12 months to complete the program if needed.

The program also offers support for both over the counter (OTC) and prescription nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for members aged 18 and older. 

Vision Services
(Ages 21 and older)

1 eye exam per year

Up to $100 allowance for 1 set of glasses (frames and lenses) and/or contacts

Member pays any cost over $100

Weight Management Coaching
(Ages 12 and older)

Weight Management Coaching delivers weight management intervention for members who are 12 and older. Upon receiving physician clearance, member may complete six (6) weight management coaching sessions with Wellness Coach; approximately one call per month for a period of six (6) months.

YMCA Gym Membership

Free one year annual membership at participating YMCA

Youth Development and Recreation
(Ages 4 to 18)

Members ages 4 to 18 can receive reimbursement of up to $250 annually for participation in activities such as: 

• YMCA 
• Boys and Girls Club 
• Swim lessons 
• Computer coding classes 
• Music lessons