Louisiana Medicaid: Extras for our members

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pharmacy Allowance

Up to $25 per calendar month 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

Smartphone Services

1 Free smartphone through the Federal Lifeline Program, per household. Members who are under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign up.

This benefit covers per lifetime: 1 phone, 1 charger, 1 set of instructions, unlimited talk, text and high-speed data. It also covers training for you and your caregiver at the first case manager orientation visit if you are enrolled in care management. Members must make 1 phone call or send 1 text message every month to keep benefit.

Members may qualify for enhanced benefits through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that provides unlimited minutes, 10 GB hotspot and unlimited data. You can opt into this benefit by contacting SafeLink at 1-800-SAFELINK or online at www.safelink.com/en/ACP11

Benefits are subject to change by the FCC F13 under the Lifeline program