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Is there a children's health insurance plan in Louisiana?
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Yes. The Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) is administered by the Department of Health and Hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA. For information, call (877) 252-2447.
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Where can I find information regarding health insurance coverage guaranteed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)?
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Federal and state law guarantees health coverage under the state's HIPAA pool as long as you do not have a gap in coverage of more than 63 days, and you have maintained continuous coverage for at least 18 months before losing your health coverage. For additional information or to make application for coverage, contact the Louisiana Health Plan at (225) 926-6245.
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Is there a health insurance high-risk pool for the citizens of Louisiana?
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Yes. The Louisiana Health Plan in Baton Rouge, LA, administers the health insurance. For additional information or to make application for coverage, call (225) 926-6245.
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How can I contact the Louisiana Health Care Commission?
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You may contact Alison Jones, Executive Director of the Louisiana Health Care Commission, by phone or e-mail: (225) 342-4311; ajones@ldi.state.la.us
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