Health Insurance Program (HIP)
HIP stands for the Health Insurance Program and covers insurance plan premiums as well as non-drug copays, coinsurance and deductibles for insured individuals. It is a federally funded program through the Office of Public Health’s STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program.
There are several different community-based organizations and clinics across LA which receive federal Ryan White funding to provide case management and other support services free of charge to eligible applicants. Find a case manager in your city on the LA HAP website.
Please note:
Full Medicaid individuals are not eligible for HIP
All New Applications and Re-certifications for Insurance Premium, Copayment and Deductible assistance must be completed using the LA HAP application and the application must be sent to LA HAP via fax to 504-568-3157 (preferred) or by mail to 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 2136 New Orleans, LA 70112.
The LA HAP application can be found on the LA HAP website (LAHAP.org) or you can download the application here (the latest version is 11/10/2016). Para descargar aplicación en Español de click aquí.
Enrollment in LA HAP is subject to program availability and requires annual recertification. For all questions about eligibility or application status contact LA HAP at 504-568-7474.
Patient Information
The program helps cover the following expenses
Physician Visits
Laboratory Work
Diagnostic Tests
Dental and Vision Premiums, Co-Pays and Deductibles
HIP Eligibility Requirements
HIV+ Diagnosis
Louisiana Residency
Proof of Income (Income cannot exceed 500% of the federal poverty guidelines.) 2022-FPL.pdf (lahap.org)
Proof of Insurance/Copy of Policy
Schedule/Summary of Benefits from Insurance Provider
Proof of current Low Income Subsidy application (Medicare benefit recipients)
Cannot be eligible for Medicaid
HIP Program Exclusions
In-patient hospital stays
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
Discount Health and Pharmacy Plans
Products or services not covered by the primary insurance carrier
Medicare Part D premium penalty payments
New Member Patient Information
Patient documents
HIP Participant Rights & Responsibilities
(To request a mailed copy, please call 225-424-1799.
For all questions about billing and payment, including premium payment verification and claims status contact HIP at 225-424-1799 or 888-647-1269.
Provider Information
HIP Quick Facts & How to Invoice HIP
In order to be eligible for HIP, consumers must have a primary insurance provider (Medicare or commercial insurance).
HIP pays for co-payments/coinsurance/cost-share and deductibles for program participants.
If the services/medications rendered are not covered or denied by the primary insurance carrier then they are NOT eligible for reimbursement by HIP.
HIP will not reimburse consumers for payments made directly to providers.
To file a claim with HIP please mail a HCFA-1500 (Health insurance claim form) or bill as well as an EOB from the primary insurer to Health Insurance Program, PO Box 66913, Baton Rouge, LA 70896 or fax to (225) 927-1267.
For more information, please feel free to download the following two provider packets:
