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Healthy Louisiana
WIC Myth vs Fact
WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other social services to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum. Infants and children through age four qualify, too.
Those enrolled in Medicaid already meet the income guidelines.
Diabetes Alert Day
People with prediabetes are at higher risk of heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes puts people at risk for many serious health problems.
Many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented with healthy habits like staying active, eating well and managing stress.
Prevention starts with awareness. Get the facts on diabetes in Louisiana – learn the signs, understand your risk, and discover steps you can take to protect your health.
#DiabetesAlertDay
Change your health plan anytime, for any reason
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.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Waivers
Medicaid home and community-based waiver programs allow people greater flexibility to choose where they want to live and use services and supports to suit their needs.
Waiver services can include
- companion care, supported living, community integration, specialized medical equipment, and supplies
- family support, support coordination, community access transportation, environmental accessibility adaptations
- nursing services, dental services, professional services, personal emergency response system
- host home, shared living, adult day health care, and more
#DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
