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LDH announces Rural Health Transformation Funding
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that Louisiana will receive over $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
LDH News
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Meeting of the Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee and Agenda
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LDH to extend UnitedHealthcare contract for 90 days
Members currently enrolled with UHC will remain with that plan during this period and will not be reassigned to a new health plan on January 1, 2026. No action is required by members at this time.
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LDH Announces Update to Medicaid Managed Care Contracts for 2026
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced it will not renew its contract with the managed care organization (MCO) UnitedHealthcare beyond the current contract expiration date of December 31, 2025.
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LDH opens application period for second round of H.E.R.O. Fund
Approximately $6 million will be distributed among recipients to help grow the healthcare workforce pipeline in Louisiana. The grant application period will close on January 16, 2026.
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LDH advises Louisianans to discard ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism contamination
Caregivers should seek immediate medical care for their infant if they consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and develop any symptoms of infant botulism.
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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.
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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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Louisiana Department of Health confirms measles case in Region 9
The individual was not hospitalized and will remain in isolation until no longer infectious. This patient’s vaccination status is unknown.
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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.