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LDH announces no new SNAP benefits will be available starting November 1
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1.
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October 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The October 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c) . Prior submissions are available in the archives.
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October 2025 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the October 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Eligibility – Federally-Facilitated Marketplace Assessments LAC 50:III.505
Repeals LAC 50:III.505 to align with recent legislative changes enacted through Act 427 of the 2025 Regular Session, which prohibits the department from accepting Medicaid eligibility determinations made by a Federally-Facilitated Exchange, including the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.
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Professional Services – Doula Services LAC 50:IX. Chapter 15 & Chapter 151
Adopts provisions governing doula services in accordance with Act 228 of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. This proposed rule establishes coverage and reimbursement criteria for nonclinical maternal health services provided by registered doulas before, during, and after childbirth.
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Louisiana Department of Health urges residents to avoid botox injections from unlicensed sources and non-medical settings
Two unrelated reports of severe illness following botulinum toxin injections were reported among Louisiana residents in September. One patient received injections of an unlicensed botulinum toxin product purchased online, and one patient received injections from an individual with unknown licensure in a non-medical setting.
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Louisiana Department of Health acquires Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from DCFS
Over time, this will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.
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Value Based Payment Retention
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Louisiana Department of Health continues to urge caution to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection
Vibrio bacteria can cause illness when an open wound is exposed to coastal waters or when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.
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Fee-for-Service ClaimsXten (CXT) Processing Issue – Sept. 9, 2025, Cycle
During the claims cycle dated September 9, 2025, Gainwell Technologies identified a system error that prevented certain fee-for-service professional, outpatient hospital, and durable medical equipment (DME) claims from processing through the ClaimsXten (CXT) editing system.
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LDH - OAAS releases Request for Information for PACE Expansion in the Shreveport, Louisiana area.
Information is being solicited from all interested parties regarding development of a PACE Center in the Shreveport, Louisiana area.