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

Keep your health coverage information right at your fingertips with the LA Wallet app.

Not only can you get your driver's license or state ID on your phone, you can also access your Medicaid and health plan ID.

Your digital cards are updated daily to show your most current health plan coverage and eligibility.

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Don't wait, help and hope are here.

#StressAwarenessMonth

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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.

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.

STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are very common.  Many show no symptoms so people often don't know they have one.  Left untreated, STIs can cause serious health issues.  The good news is that all STIs, including HIV, are treatable and many are curable.

#STIAwarenessWeek
#STIAwarenessMonth

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