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There are 15 resources
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
All Social Security Online Services
(Separate Website)
Gateway to all available online services offered by the Social Security Administration.
By: Social Security Administration
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
5-15 minutes to use; helps people 55 and older find programs that may pay for some of the costs of health care, prescription drugs, utilities and other services.
By: National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Five steps to safer health care
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet tells what you can do to get safer health care.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
(Separate Website)
Your doctor says you need the medication, but your health plan won't pay for it. What now?
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
How can I advocate for myself?
(Separate Website)
You can advocate for yourself and WIN! Here are some helpful tips.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
How to Report a Problem to the FDA
(Separate Website)
The FDA is responsible for making sure that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, animal feed, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective. If you have a problem with something that FDA regulates, find out here how to report it.
By: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Louisiana Community Care KidMed Hotline English/Español
Louisiana Community Care KidMed Hotline English/Español 1-800-259-4444.
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Read this in:
French / Français
,
Spanish / Español
Medicaid application
(Separate Website)
General Medicaid application form OK for all services except for Long-Term Care (LTC). Persons interested in LTC must contact ACS (1-877-456-1146 / TDD 1-877-456-1172).
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Medicare & You (2012)
(Separate Website)
Here is the government's 2012 handbook about the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Patient Assistance Programs
(Separate Website)
Patients, caregivers and doctors can find out which programs may help by using online applications on this website.
By: HelpingPatients.org
Prescription Drugs and Medicare Discount Card
(Separate Website)
Tips on online pharmacy use and Medicare discount cards.
By: Consumer Action Website-Federal Citizen Information Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
St. Landry Parish Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic
Find out more here about the legal clinic of the St. Landry Parish Bar Association.
By: St. Landry Parish Bar Association
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