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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 13 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
Children's Health Care -- Information from Familiy Voices
(Separate Website)
Questions to guide you as you learn about a managed care plan for your child with special health care needs.
By: Family Voices
Compare Medicare health plans
(Separate Website)
This tool will give you with a list of health plans near you who take Medicare. There are also descriptions of the benefits you get and other information to help you choose the plan that is best for you.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Getting your employer to cover speech-language and hearing services
(Separate Website)
Here are tips on how to ask your employer to add or make better speech and hearing services under your health plan.
By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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
Handling disputes with your employer or private health plan
(Separate Website)
This guide will help you through your employer or private health plan's internal review procedure and any external review program your state may have. The guide is not for people who have Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
By: Kaiser Family Foundation
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
Helping you choose a quality health care.
(Separate Website)
Here is information about quality standards for faicilities.
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
How do I file a grievance in my health plan?
(Separate Website)
Has your health plan denied coverage for a service that you need? Find out how to file a grievance and increase your chances of winning.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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
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
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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
Understanding health insurance terms
(Separate Website)
What do those strange words mean? Read this to find out.
By: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
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