New Patients: Start Here

Getting Started

Becoming a Life Coast Health Patient

Life Coast Community Health Center cares for patients in Thibodaux and Houma. The steps below walk you through what to do first. Appointment availability and what is required for your visit are best answered by our staff, so please call and ask.

1. Choose the care you need
Browse our services to see the kind of care you are looking for, or look through our providers.Explore Services Find a Provider
2. Call the clinic
Call the location closest to you to ask about appointments and what you will need to bring.
3. Ask about insurance and help paying
We accept most private insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, plus cash, check and credit cards. If you are uninsured or having trouble paying, our staff can help you look at options.Insurance Accepted Sliding Fee Program
4. Get ready for your visit
New patients are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before the appointment time to register, sign paperwork, verify insurance coverage and sign up for the patient portal.Patient Forms What to Bring
5. Get directions
We have two locations: Thibodaux and Houma. Open directions in Google Maps, or see full location details and hours.Locations & Hours

Book Online or Call Us

Online booking is available through our patient booking page. The providers and visit types shown there are the ones currently open for online scheduling, so you may not find every provider or service listed. For any other provider, location or service, call the clinic and our staff will help you schedule.

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What to Bring to Your First Visit

Any applicable forms
Driver’s license or proof of identification
Proof of income
Proof of current insurance
Proof of address
Co-pay
Current medications and immunization records.

Call before your visit if you are unsure which documents apply to you.

Cost of Care

Insurance & Help Paying for Care

We accept most private insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as cash, check and credit cards. If you are uninsured or having difficulty paying a bill, tell a Patient Service Representative. Our staff can help you look at applying for insurance, our sliding fee discount program, or a payment plan.

Sliding fee discounts are based on income and household size, and required documents must be submitted. Call us to ask what applies to your situation.

Insurance Accepted Sliding Fee Program