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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.
LDH News
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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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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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LDH announces state-funded emergency SNAP assistance distribution schedule, SNAP staff furloughs
LDH is announcing the distribution schedule for state-funded emergency assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that include the elderly, disabled, or children. Households consisting only of able-bodied adults will not receive state-funded emergency assistance.
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LDH announces state-funded assistance for vulnerable SNAP population
Starting November 1, Louisiana will provide emergency state-funded assistance to SNAP for the elderly, disabled, or children.
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Louisiana Department of Health issues Electronic Visit Verification Request for Information
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a request for information (RFI) to solicit information from qualified and experienced vendors regarding available electronic visit verification (EVV) and data aggregator solutions and their ability to comply with federal and state requirements for verifying home and community-based services.
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LA Wallet Now Offers Digital Medicaid and Health Plan ID Cards
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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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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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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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September 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The September 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.