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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards tomorrow. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts this evening, 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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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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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 urges residents to avoid botox injections from unlicensed sources and non-medical settings
Two unrelated reports of severe illness following botulinum toxin injections were reported among Louisiana residents in September. One patient received injections of an unlicensed botulinum toxin product purchased online, and one patient received injections from an individual with unknown licensure in a non-medical setting.
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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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Louisiana Department of Health continues to urge caution to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection
Vibrio bacteria can cause illness when an open wound is exposed to coastal waters or when a person eats raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.
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Louisiana Department of Health releases Request for Information for public engagement on Rural Health Transformation Program
LDH will utilize this program to provide transformative changes with long-lasting health benefits for rural Louisianans.
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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.
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September 2025 Final Rule
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the September 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Targeted Case Management – Ventilator Care Coordination LAC 50:XV.10101, 10107, 11101, 11103
Amends the provisions governing targeted case management in order to add ventilator care coordination as a service. This proposed Rule establishes the requirements for beneficiaries to receive these services, the requirements for Medicaid-participating hospitals and providers, and clarifies the reimbursement rate for targeted case management services.
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Managed Care Healthy Louisiana – Hospital and Practitioner Directed Payments LAC 50:I.3113
Amends the provisions governing Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to allow practitioner and practitioner groups to participate in directed payments, in accordance with the preprint approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Professional Services – Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:IX.8303, 8505, 15113, 15133, and XIX.4334
Continues the provisions of the July 1, 2025 Emergency Rule (Louisiana Register, Volume 51, Number 7). These higher reimbursement rates may incentivize more providers to participate in Medicaid. Medicaid physician payment rates have historically been significantly lower than those of Medicare, often averaging around two-thirds of the Medicare rate.