Louisiana Disability Resources

If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Louisiana offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.

Workers' Compensation

The Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workers' Compensation handles claims.

1. Report the injury to your employer within 30 days.
2. Seek medical treatment through the employer's designated provider.
3. File a disputed claim if benefits are denied.

• Notify your employer within 30 days.
• File a formal claim within 1 year (2 years for occupational diseases).

• Phone: 225-342-7555 / 1-800-201-2499
• Web: laworks.net/WorkersComp

State Disability Programs

Louisiana does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.

Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid is called Healthy Louisiana.

• Online at healthy.la.gov
• By phone: 1-888-342-6207

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Phone: 225-219-2225 / 1-800-737-2958
• Web: laworks.net/rehabilitationservices

Disability Rights

• Phone: 504-522-2337 / 1-800-960-7705
• Web: disabilityrightsla.org

Veterans Services

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.

• Phone: 225-219-5000
• Web: vetaffairs.la.gov

State Employment Protections

Louisiana has the Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 20 or more employees.

• Louisiana Commission on Human Rights: 225-342-6969
• EEOC: 1-800-669-4000

Key Contacts

| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Office of Workers' Compensation | 1-800-201-2499 | laworks.net | | Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) | 1-888-342-6207 | healthy.la.gov | | Louisiana Rehabilitation Services | 1-800-737-2958 | laworks.net | | Disability Rights Louisiana | 1-800-960-7705 | disabilityrightsla.org | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |