Medicaid

How to Get Credentialed with Healthy Louisiana in Louisiana

Network: Open
30-60 Days

Quick Overview

Timeline

30 - 60 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

Delegated

No

Louisiana-Specific Requirements

Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) enrollment steps: (1) Obtain NPI via NPPES. (2) Register through the LDH (Louisiana Department of Health) provider enrollment portal managed by Molina Medicaid Solutions as fiscal agent. (3) Submit application with LA state license, proof of malpractice insurance, and required documentation. (4) Background check including state and federal criminal history is required for all providers. Louisiana operates managed care through Healthy Louisiana with 5 MCOs covering the majority of Medicaid beneficiaries. Behavioral health providers accepted include LPC, LCSW, and LMFT with active Louisiana licensure. Revalidation is required every 5 years.

Medicaid Information — Louisiana

Agency: Louisiana Department of Health

Program: Healthy Louisiana

Portal: https://www.lamedicaid.com

Phone: 1-225-342-3891

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and any state-specific requirements for Louisiana.

2

Prepare Your Application

Complete Healthy Louisiana's provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to Healthy Louisiana.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 30-60 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

Required Documents Checklist

Background Check

Federal/state background check required for Medicaid enrollment

CV/Resume

Work history required

Malpractice Insurance

Conditional

Required in most states; some state programs waive for government employees

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Enrollment Forms

Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Required
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Contact Information

Provider Enrollment

National

1-225-342-3891

General Provider Inquiries

National

1-225-342-3891

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