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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, 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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Home- and Community-Based Provider issues related to tropical systems Marco and Laura
Information on relief available to licensed home- and community-based service providers (HBCSP) affected by Hurricane Laura.
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Department of Health intends to issue a new Request for Proposals for Managed Care Organizations
The Louisiana Department of Health has requested to withdraw its intent to award contracts to four managed care organizations (MCOs) and if the Commissioner of Administration approves this request, LDH will develop and issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of state contracts with MCOs to manage health care benefits for Louisiana Medicaid enrollees.
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Medicaid Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2020
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Louisiana Department of Health seeking public comment on Act 421 - Children’s Medicaid Option proposed program
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Louisiana Department of Health issues Request for Information for participation in the Medicaid Innovation Challenge
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in partnership with Adaptation Health has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Louisiana Medicaid Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge supports Louisiana Medicaid by identifying market-ready solutions to engage members through the appropriate use of technology. The RFI has been published to identify innovative solutions to address member communication and engagement.
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RFI: Highly Specialized Technical Assistance and Consulting Services for the Louisiana Medicaid Program
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Medicaid Regional Offices Now Open
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Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2019/2020
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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Louisiana Medicaid Keeping Members Covered During Coronavirus Emergency
Under federal legislation, current Medicaid members will not lose coverage for any reason other than death, permanently moving out of state, or requesting an end to their coverage.
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Louisiana Department of Health and Verisys Corporation cancel contract
The Louisiana Department of Health and Verisys Corporation have amicably agreed to cancel a contract for a Medicaid Provider Management Solution.
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New Orleans Medicaid office closed to prevent COVID-19 spread
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All Medicaid Regional Offices Closed to the Public