Healthy Louisiana
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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
Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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
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.
Autism Acceptance Month
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
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