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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Application Processing

Issued January 7, 2026 Replaced July 16, 2024 Page 8 of G-0000 Revised/added text indicated by underscore Deleted text indicated by “**”

information apply regardless of mode of submission. The applicant shall not have the right to remove him or herself from the eligibility process by the act of approving an authorized representative.

The applicant must sign the application unless:  Deceased, or  Physically or mentally incompetent or incapable as determined by court order even with an authorized representative.

Refer to G-810 Applicant Unable to participate in the Eligibility Determination Process and G-1500 Death of Applicant Before Certification for more information on these two situations.

If application is missing a valid signature, the Agency will need to obtain the required signature from the applicant.

Consider the application form properly signed if it contains:  The applicants name and address; and  The signature of the applicant/tax filer or the signature of a responsible person if the applicant was unable to sign; or  The signature of at least one of the parent(s) of the child who resides in the home. Note: The signature of a minor who chooses to apply, without the consent of the parent or legal guardian, with whom they reside, is acceptable. Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) For a real-time eligibility decision to be processed on electronic applications (online or by telephone with a CSU agent), RIDP is processed by the applicant providing answers to personal computer-generated questions to verify identity. If electronic ID proofing is unable to be established or the applicant chooses to skip identity proofing, the Agency representative will have to establish identity of the applicant through electronic system clearances or by requesting verification from applicant. Note: Paper Applications received by mail or in person do not require electronic ID proofing of the applicant.