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Prescription opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and loved ones click to learn the facts and treatment options covered by Medicaid.
Measles Prevention
While, Louisiana has not had any cases related to the current outbreak or otherwise, the United States is currently experiencing the highest number of cases of measles since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Click here to find out how to protect yourself.
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Making requests for public records is now easier than ever. Submit and track your requests at this new portal.
Combat Hepatitis C
Department taking steps to implement a subscription payment model for Hepatitis C medication.
New Medicaid System
New Medicaid eligibility and enrollment system improves customer service, boosts efficiency and creates a more accurate and immediate approval process.
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May 24, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has updated its disease reporting requirements to help the state tackle three diseases that cause significant illness, including death: HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C. This reporting change requires the reporting of all test results of these conditions.
May 20, 2019
In its most recent audit, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reviewed the Louisiana Department of Health and identified a data systems issue that resulted in information not transmitted to the Department from its Medicaid managed care organizations.
May 13, 2019
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health has formed an advisory committee of stakeholders to assist in the development of a rating system for addiction treatment programs. Once complete, patients will be able to rate their providers and the ratings will be available publically giving patients another way to participate and make informed decisions about their care.
May 10, 2019
This Mother’s Day, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, including 35 birthing hospitals throughout the state, are recommitting to a movement to prevent unexpected outcomes of childbirth that may cause harm to a new mother.
May 07, 2019
To prevent against potential loss of Medicaid healthcare coverage, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging all Medicaid recipients to respond to any mailing they receive from the Department about their coverage. Because Medicaid coverage requires an annual renewal, approximately 125,000 people receive letters each month
May 06, 2019
The audit noted the Department has established a process to conduct more frequent wage data checks which has improved its ability to ensure that only eligible individuals are enrolled in the program.
May 03, 2019
With the number of reported measles cases reaching the highest point this century, officials with the Louisiana Department of Health are urging people to get vaccinated. The United States is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of measles since the disease was considered eliminated in 2000, and the worst in 25 years. So far, over 700 people in 22 states have contracted the illness. They were all unvaccinated.
May 03, 2019
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.