AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is part of the AmeriHealth Caritas family of companies, a national leader in managed care. The name Caritas stands for care. That's because care is the heart of our work. Our name shows our commitment to our #1 priority: the health of you and your family. We are experts in providing quality health care to people covered by publicly funded programs. These programs include Medicaid, Medicare, and Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP).