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Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2018/2019
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
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State announces intent to contract with four managed care companies for Medicaid enrollees
Today, the Louisiana Department of Health announced its intent to contract with four Medicaid managed care organizations following a state bid process that began in February when the Department issued a request for proposals.
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Louisiana Medicaid Seeks Public Feedback on Quality Strategy
In compliance with the provisions of 42 CFR § 438.340, the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing is taking the opportunity to make the Louisiana Medicaid Quality Strategy available for public comment.
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Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2017/2018
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
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ADHD Toolkit Now Available Online
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Medicaid Open Enrollment begins June 15
Open enrollment for Healthy Louisiana begins June 15, 2018, and runs through July 31, 2018. During this time, people enrolled in Medicaid’s managed care program, known as Healthy Louisiana, have the opportunity to choose a new health plan or do nothing and remain with their current plan. There are five health plans that deliver physical and behavioral health care services to the nearly 1.5 million Healthy Louisiana enrollees.
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Eligibility at risk for some Medicaid enrollees beginning July 1
The Louisiana Department of Health will begin mailing notices tomorrow to nearly 37,000 Medicaid enrollees informing them their eligibility may end on July 1, 2018.
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US News: Louisiana Medicaid Expansion Program Has $3.5B Impact
Louisiana's Medicaid expansion program has helped create or support nearly 19,200 jobs across the state and $178 million in state and local taxes.
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Medicaid holds final four public forums on future of managed care
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking public input as the State moves towards improving its Medicaid managed care program. Those who are interested in learning more about the department's plans are invited to attend one of three forums scheduled this week or the final forum set for April 5 in Slidell
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Medicaid schedules public forums on future of managed care this week
Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee will be attending the March 15 forum in Lafayette.
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Medicaid schedules public forums on future of managed care
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking input from health care providers, health plans, the public and others as the State moves towards improving its Medicaid managed care program. Those who are interested in learning more about the department’s plans are invited to attend public forums that are scheduled at seven locations throughout March.