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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
LDH News
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Special report examines healthcare access differences
The Louisiana Health Insurance Survey focuses on differences in access to healthcare in Louisiana across demographic groups and insurance plans, including those who are not insured.
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Medicaid to call members who have not renewed coverage
Starting Monday, July 26, Medicaid will call Medicaid members who need to renew their coverage.
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Gov. Edwards celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Medicaid expansion that continues to save lives, jobs, rural hospitals and reduce the number of uninsured Louisianans
To date, more than 600,000 citizens are benefitting from access to quality healthcare that many otherwise have never been able to afford.
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Department of Health releases Request for Proposals for Managed Care Organizations
The Louisiana Department of Health will follow the selection process outlined by the Office of State Procurement and cannot share any additional comments on the RFP. Organizations must submit responses to the RFP by September 3, 2021, 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
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RFP: Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Medicaid is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to provide high quality healthcare services statewide to enrollees in the Louisiana Medicaid Managed Care Program, a full risk-bearing health care delivery system.
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Some Medicaid members may receive pre-closure notices
In June, Medicaid began sending letters to some members to notify them that they are no longer eligible for Medicaid. Coverage for these members will continue through the end of the month in which the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available
The State of Louisiana launched the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide emergency rental assistance to Louisiana residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New report shows how Medicaid can support children's recovery from pandemic
A new report, Medicaid Forward: Children's Health, by the National Association of Medicaid Directors provides a close look at the realities the country is facing to aid the recovery of its children as well as the innovations Medicaid programs across the country have made and are continuing to make to help millions of these kids.
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Updated Testing Guidelines for Nursing Facilities
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Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Medicaid Members
If you qualify for Medicaid's transportation services, you can use this service to get a ride to your appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Medicaid representatives available for in-person assistance at four locations in Southwest Louisiana
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Eligibility Changes Possible During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency