Free and low-cost men’s health care in Louisiana
Cost and insurance shouldn’t stop you from getting checked. Here’s where Louisiana men can get checkups, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and help with erection, prostate, or hormone concerns.
Community health centers
Federally funded health centers offer primary care with fees based on your income, whether or not you have insurance. Many have locations across the New Orleans area and the rest of the state. Find a community health center.
Louisiana Medicaid
Adults with lower incomes may qualify for Medicaid, which covers doctor visits, lab tests, and many prescriptions. Learn about Louisiana Medicaid or apply online.
Medicare
If you’re 65 or older, Medicare covers a yearly wellness visit and many screenings. Visit Medicare.gov.
Not sure where to start? We list trusted places to get checked in Louisiana, from community health centers to men’s health clinics. See where to get care.
Marketplace insurance
If you don’t qualify for Medicaid or have insurance through work, you may get help paying for a plan. Visit HealthCare.gov.
Veterans
Enrolled veterans can get primary and men’s health care through the VA. Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care.
Jefferson Parish and statewide help
Call 211 or visit Louisiana 211 to find local clinics, transportation, and other help. In Jefferson Parish, the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority offers behavioral health and related services.
Ways to save on prescriptions
- Ask for generic versions, which are often much cheaper
- Ask your provider or pharmacist about the lowest-cost option
- Compare cash prices if you don’t have insurance
Sources
Where to get care
Any of these is a good next step. Pick the one that fits you.
- Aspire Health and Wellness†. A men’s health clinic in Metairie specializing in erectile dysfunction and weight loss, with free private visits and a range of treatment options. Visit aspireneworleans.com.
- Your primary care doctor. A good first stop. They can check your heart, blood sugar, and hormone levels.
- A urologist. A doctor who specializes in men’s urologic and sexual health.
- A community health center. Fees are based on income, with or without insurance. Find a community health center.
- Louisiana Medicaid. If you qualify, it covers doctor visits and prescriptions. See if you qualify.
- Veterans. Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care offers men’s health care for enrolled veterans.
† Affiliated with Aspire Community Care. We’re a nonprofit and don’t provide medical care; choose any provider that fits you.
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