Healthy Louisiana

Vapes aren't harmless.  90% of vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and dangerous to your health.  The longer you use nicotine, the harder it is to quit.

Quit with Us, Louisiana offers free support focused on helping teens.  Smokefree Teen's textline helps you quit tobacco products.

They'll provide education, tools, and guidance to help you quit for good.

#TakeDownTobaccoDay
#OralCancerAwarenessMonth

The wait is over! Louisiana Medicaid members can change their health plans up to two times during the calendar year.  Anytime, for any reason.

In 2026, this period will run from March 1 through December 31.

Many STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, don't show symptoms.  Getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have an STI.

#STIAwarenessWeek
#STIAwarenessMonth

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Beginning March 1, 2026, Medicaid members may switch their health or dental plans at any time for any reason.  Each member may make up to two plan changes within a fixed 12-month period; after two changes, they must remain in their selected plan until a new annual enrollment period begins.

In 2026 this period will run from March 1 through December 31.

Download the free Healthy Louisiana mobile app.

All Healthy Louisiana health plans offer the same basic benefits, some plans also include extra services based on age and need.

The Healthy Louisiana mobile app lets you compare plans side by side, so you can choose what works best for you and your family.

Don't forget - you can now change health plans two times a year for any reason.

Your primary care provider (PCP) helps you stay healthy or get better care when you're sick.  With the Healthy Louisiana mobile app, you can choose or change your PCP anytime.

Make sure your care fits your needs.  Download the FREE Healthy Louisiana app to get started.

Sometimes it can feel like drinking or drugs are starting to control you.  You don't have to face those feelings alone.

When you call, text or chat online with 988, the 988 specialist you're connected to will listen without judgment and help you reduce the intense feelings you may be dealing with.

Your 988 specialist can also connect you to local resources and longer-term support (like therapists or drug or alcohol recovery services).

#AlcoholAwarenessMonth

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of behavioral therapy helpful in treating people with autism and other developmental disorders. ABA can help children improve social interactions, learn new skills and build healthy habits.

Louisiana Medicaid members can contact their health plan to learn more and find ABA providers.

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
#AutismAcceptanceMonth