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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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JOB ALERT: Louisiana Medicaid is hiring analysts
Louisiana Medicaid is hiring analysts to provide eligibility assistance to members and applicants as well as important policy and procedure information.
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LDH announces intent to award Non-Emergency Medical Transportation contract
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) broker after completing the review of proposals: MediTrans LLC.
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Louisiana Medicaid is Hiring
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Medicaid to call members reminding them to update their information
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Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award MCO contracts
The Request for Proposals for Managed Care Organizations was released on June 24, 2021. Proposals were due on September 10, 2021.
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RFP: Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for Louisiana Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified and experienced organizations interested in serving as the single Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for Managed Care Program.
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Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2020/2021
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 Department of Health receives CMS approval to launch TEFRA
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted approval for Louisiana Medicaid to launch Act 421 Children's Medicaid Option, or TEFRA, effective January 1, 2022.
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Families must claim Child Tax Credit by November 15 to receive payments this year
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LDH invites all providers to participate in the final Louisiana eScan survey
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is inviting all healthcare providers to offer input about the state’s current healthcare technology landscape by participating in the final Louisiana Health IT Environmental Scan (eScan) survey.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces new Medicaid Executive Director
Patrick Gillies has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration on both the state and federal levels.
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Louisiana ICF/DD License - Temporary Relocation and Sheltering Sites; Facility Need Review
Considering the devastating impacts and effects of Hurricane Ida on the residents of Louisiana, and the need to coordinate care, services, treatment, and placement for evacuees, Louisiana will allow for the following current relief to ICF/DDs.