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LDH opens application period for second round of H.E.R.O. Fund
Approximately $6 million will be distributed among recipients to help grow the healthcare workforce pipeline in Louisiana. The grant application period will close on January 16, 2026.
LDH News
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LDH advises Louisianans to discard ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism contamination
Caregivers should seek immediate medical care for their infant if they consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and develop any symptoms of infant botulism.
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Louisiana Department of Health appoints Seth Gold as Medicaid Director
Mr. Gold will lead the development and coordination of policies that strengthen healthcare access, quality, and value across Louisiana.
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LDH preparing to distribute 100% federal SNAP funds
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is preparing to distribute 100% federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to eligible recipients, including able-bodied adults, within a week.
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Managed Care for Physical and Behavioral Health – Enrollment Broker LAC 50:I.3105 and 3107
Amends the provisions governing managed care organizations in order to remove parts that are no longer relevant, remove the annual enrollment period, and allow beneficiaries to change which MCO they are enrolled with twice in a calendar year.
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November 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The November 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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November 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 November 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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Dental Benefits Prepaid Ambulatory Health Plan – Enrollment Broker LAC 50:I.2105
Amends the provisions governing dental benefits program managers to simplify enrollment rules, allowing beneficiaries to transfer to another dental benefit program manager (DBPM) up to two times per calendar year.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms measles case in Region 9
The individual was not hospitalized and will remain in isolation until no longer infectious. This patient’s vaccination status is unknown.
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LDH begins distributing federal SNAP funds
Louisiana SNAP recipients are currently receiving approximately 65% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size.
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LDH to distribute SNAP funds beginning November 7; SNAP staff return to work
Recipients will receive approximately 50% of their usual SNAP benefits, depending on household size.
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OCDD to host informational summit on January 20