Checked November 5, 2026
Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Louisiana
Louisiana has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.
Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Louisiana.
No insurance needed.
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.
- Check price →Eden's GLP-1 page, then an online assessment
Health centers that charge by income
Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.
| Household | Smallest fee at or below | Full price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 a year | $31,920 a year |
| 2 people | $21,640 a year | $43,280 a year |
| 3 people | $27,320 a year | $54,640 a year |
| 4 people | $33,000 a year | $66,000 a year |
Health centers in Louisiana to call:
- Capitol City Family Health Center, Baton Rouge, 225-650-2000
- Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Westwego, 504-341-4006
- Marillac Community Health Centers, New Orleans, 504-667-4327
- David Raines Community Health Center, Shreveport, 318-227-3342
- Primary Health Services Center, Monroe, 318-651-9945
- Swla Center for Health Services, Lake Charles, 337-769-9451
- Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana, Clinton, 225-683-5292
- Winn Community Health Center, Winnfield, 318-648-0375
- Access Health Louisiana, Kenner, 504-575-3700
- Southeast Community Health Systems, Zachary, 225-306-2000
Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.
Clinics in the biggest Louisiana parishes
In Louisiana, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Orleans, Caddo, Calcasieu and Ouachita parishes have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.
East Baton Rouge Parish
About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 20 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative, Inc. - Jewel Newman, 2013 Central Rd, Suite B, Baton Rouge, 225-774-1120
- Capitol City Family Health Center, 3140 Florida St, Baton Rouge, 225-650-2000
- Homeless Drop-In Center, 153 N 17Th St Apt 162, Baton Rouge, 225-655-6422
- Rkm Primary Care Baton Rouge, 455 E Airport Ave, Baton Rouge, 225-683-1320
- Southeast Community Health Systems-Zachary, 6351 Main St, Zachary, 225-306-2000
County public health: East Baton Rouge Health Unit, Baton Rouge, 225-242-4860.
Jefferson Parish
About 42 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 17 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Jefferson Community Health Care Centers-Grand Isle, 3101 Highway 1, Grand Isle, 504-762-8931
- Common Ground Health Clinic-Gretna, 441 Wall Blvd, Gretna, 504-361-9800
- Priority Health Care Gretna, 12 Westbank Expy, Gretna, 504-509-4800
- St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank, 230 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, 504-529-5558
- Depaul Community Health Centers - Westbank Expressway, 1629 Westbank Expy, Harvey, 504-582-0710
County public health: East Bank Health Unit, Metairie, 504-838-5100.
Orleans Parish
About 34 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 23 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Access Health Louisiana Primary Care at the Pythian, 234 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, 504-226-2976
- Baptist Community Health Services- Lower 9th Ward, 4960 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, 504-533-4999
- City of New Orleans Health Care for Homeless, 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, 504-658-2529
- Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers, 3737 General Degaulle Dr, New Orleans, 504-361-9800
- Crescentcare Mid-City, 2515 Canal St, New Orleans, 504-821-2601
County public health: City of New Orleans Health Department, New Orleans, 504-658-2500.
Caddo Parish
About 42 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 23 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- David Raines Community Health Center, Inc - Gilliam, 12763 Lay St, Gilliam, 318-296-4287
- Casse - Diamc Health Center, 1560 Irving Pl, Shreveport, 318-688-3350
- Caresouth-Shreveport, 8730 Youree Dr, Ste A, Shreveport, 225-650-2000
County public health: Caddo Parish Health Unit, Shreveport, 318-676-5222.
Calcasieu Parish
About 43 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 18 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Comprehensive Care Center of Southwest Louisiana - Health Center, 1715 Common St, Lake Charles, 337-439-5861
- Swla Center for Health Services - Lake Charles, 2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, 337-439-9983
County public health: Southwest Regional Office of Public Health, Lake Charles, 337-475-3200.
Ouachita Parish
About 44 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 21 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Communihealth Services - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinic, 1205 Royal Ave, Monroe, 318-283-8887
- Phsc Dental Clinic, 2914 Betin Ave, Monroe, 318-323-4450
- Pinnacle Family Health, 101 Crosley St, West Monroe, 318-325-1092
County public health: Ouachita Parish Health Unit, Monroe, 318-361-7281.
Lafayette Parish
About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 17 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Acadiana Cares, 809 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette, 337-233-2437
- Northside Community Health Care, 1800 Louisiana Ave, Lafayette, 337-232-6787
- Swla Center for Health Services - Lafayette, 500 Patterson St, Lafayette, 337-769-9451
- Surrey Street Community Health Center, 1004 Surrey St, Lafayette, 337-456-4153
County public health: Lafayette Parish Health Unit, Lafayette, 337-262-5616.
St. Tammany Parish
About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 12 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Start Community Health Center - Covington, 1505 N Florida St, Covington, 985-900-1626
- Baptist Community Health Services- Mandeville, 1445 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 504-533-4999
- St Tammany Community Health Center - Slidell, 501 Robert Blvd, Slidell, 985-607-0400
Tangipahoa Parish
About 43 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 19 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Depaul Community Health Centers - Hammond, 835 Pride Dr, Suite B, Hammond, 504-207-3060
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Westminster Gardens, 501 Edwin Neill Way, Hammond, 985-345-5010
- Tangipahoa Community Health Center, Phyllis Ann Dr, Hammond, 985-785-5871
- Rkm Primary Care Loranger, 54016 Highway 1062, Loranger, 985-606-9000
County public health: Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit - Hammond, Hammond, 985-543-4165.
Rapides Parish
About 41 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 20 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Alexandria Community Health Center, 3425 North Blvd, Alexandria, 318-648-0375
- Rapides Primary Health Care Center, 1217 Willow Glen River Rd, Alexandria, 318-487-4400
- Woodworth Community Health Center, 9374 Highway 165 S, Woodworth, 504-575-3700
County public health: Louisiana Center for Community Health - Central Regional Office, Alexandria, 318-487-5262.
Maker programs and prices
| Program | What you pay | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen | $199 a month for the first two fills, then $349 | Anyone with a prescription |
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill | $149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mg | Anyone with a prescription |
| Zepbound from Lilly | KwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher doses | Anyone with a prescription |
| TrumpRx | Wegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a month | Anyone with a prescription |
| Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance | Ozempic at no cost | No insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person |
| Lilly Cares | Trulicity at no cost | Income up to $47,880 for one person |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge | $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPen | Part D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027 |
Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.
Louisiana Medicaid and GLP-1s
Louisiana Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for heart protection and Zepbound for sleep apnea, with prior approval. It does not cover them for weight loss alone. The full rules are on Louisiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.
Food help in Louisiana
- SNAP: call 888-524-3578, or apply online. Program details.
- 2-1-1: dial 211 for food, rides, rent help and clinics near your zip code.
Food banks:
- Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Alexandria, 318-445-2773
- Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, West Monroe, 318-322-3567
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport, 318-675-2400
- Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Baton Rouge, 225-359-9940
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, New Orleans, 504-734-1322
Find the food bank for your county.
Free coaching and Medicare help
- Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in Louisiana that meet in person include:
- CMAP Express Healthy Lifestyle Program, Alexandria: 767-3019
- Woman's Hospital Diabetes Education Services, Baton Rouge: 924-8936
- Foundation for Wellness, Lafayette: 806-9390
- Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, New Iberia: 256-8150
- Weightless Women, Opelousas: 678-1423
- KLC Youth Village Restoration Center, Port Allen: 227-2406
- HEAL-Mind Body Soul, LLC, Prairieville: 800-2217
- MLK Health Center & Pharmacy, Shreveport: 227-2912 Ext. 5
- Access Health LA - Woodworth, Woodworth: 484-9588 Ext. 1904
- Christian Missionary Church DPRP, Bunkie: 305-5966
- Age 65 or older: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 800-259-5300.
Four ways to stretch your health dollar
- Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
- Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
- Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
- Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.
Louisiana free-help FAQ
How much does a health center visit cost in Louisiana?
It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.
Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?
Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Louisiana.
Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?
Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.
Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.
This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.