UNEMPLOYMENT

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

File an unemployment claim and file weekly certifications by clicking the button below or by calling our Claim Center at 866-783-5567.
​Be sure to answer YES when asked if you are applying for reasons related to COVID-19. If your work hours have been reduced, partial benefits could be available to you.
Deadline is before each Sunday (Saturday at 11:59 p.m.)

​The Small Business Administration has approved that ALL 64 Louisiana parishes are eligible for COVID-19 business aid.
Louisiana businesses may apply as follows:
LED Hotline for General Small Business Questions  
225.342.4321 | OpportunityLouisiana.gov 
SBA Information
DisasterLoan.sba.gov | Call Toll Free 1-800-659-2955 | TTY: 1-800-877-8339

LOUISIANA WORKS

OPPORTUNITY LOUISIANA

Disaster Loan

SNAP

COUNSELING SERVICES

​For information about SNAP or an application, Louisiana residents can text GETSNAP to 898211

Office of Behavioral Health Keeping Calm during COVID Phone Line
1-866-310-7977
​Available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week | All calls confidential

MEDICAID

If you have lost your job or are paid hourly and have reduced hours, you may be eligible for Medicaid.
Apply online by clicking the button below or by phone at 1-888-342-6207. You can also apply by mail at Louisiana Medicaid, P.O. Box 91283, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.

MyMedicaid

WIC

If you have any questions, please contact your clinic or 1-800-251- BABY.
Most WIC clinics are still open. Due to current COVID-19 precautions, LA WIC clinics are allowing participants and/or caregivers to stay in their vehicles for appointments.
Your information will be collected over the phone and a member of the staff will come out to your vehicle.
Please bring your ID, WIC EBT card and all other required documentation. Important: If you or anyone in your family have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, please call your WIC clinic and reschedule your appointment.