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LDH closes out contract with UnitedHealthcare, reassigns members
Medicaid members previously enrolled with UnitedHealthcare were reassigned to other participating managed care organizations (MCOs) to ensure uninterrupted access to care.
LDH News
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Fee-for-Service Processing Issue – Nov. 4 and Dec. 9, 2025 Cycles
Due to a system error during the claim cycles on November 4 and December 9, 2025, some fee-for-service claims were paid without the application of standard or NCCI edits. Affected claims that should have received denials have been identified and will be voided and reprocessed. Providers can expect to see the voids beginning with the March 31, 2026, remittance cycle. The claim denials will appear in the following cycle.
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Medicaid Managed Care Annual Enrollment Period begins March 1
Louisiana Medicaid is changing the way members choose their health and dental plans.
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Medicaid Program Integrity – Fraud, Waste and Abuse Recovery LAC 50:I.Chapters 41-46
Medicaid Program Integrity – Fraud, Waste and Abuse Recovery LAC 50:I.Chapters 41-46 Repeals the existing language relating to Provider Fraud and Recovery and codifies current practices.
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LDH announces SNAP replacement benefits for 8 parishes impacted by winter storm
SNAP recipients living in one of the eight listed parishes will not need to report food loss or take any action to receive the 20% additional SNAP benefit.
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LDH to share progress and priorities at inaugural Annual Shareholder Meeting
The LDH Annual Shareholder Meeting will be broadcast live statewide on LDH's YouTube channel, ensuring that every resident can watch and participate.
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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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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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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.