Fighting Medical Bills in Louisiana

Louisiana's largest nonprofit health system, Ochsner Health, provides free care for patients under 200% FPL and sliding-scale discounts for patients between 200% and 300% FPL. Uninsured patients at Ochsner facilities receive a self-pay discount automatically applied to their bills.

Louisiana expanded Medicaid in 2016, significantly increasing the number of insured residents. If you are uninsured, check your eligibility for Louisiana Medicaid through the Healthy Louisiana program. Coverage may be retroactive, potentially applying to bills from the three months before your application.

Louisiana patients should be aware that the state has specific medical debt collection protections. Understanding the state statute of limitations on medical debt and your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is important if your bill has been sent to collections.

BillDelete generates negotiation letters and financial assistance applications specifically for Louisiana patients. Our documents reference Ochsner Health and other Louisiana hospital system policies, cite Medicare rates for Louisiana geographic areas, and leverage applicable state and federal protections.