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LDH rescheduled the mini-summit
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has rescheduled the mini-summit on the 2025 HCBS rate study and related provisions of HB 1. The new date is Friday, July 17, 2026, at 9 a.m.
LDH News
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OCDD-OIDD Name Change Memo
With the Legislature's passage and the governor's signing of Act 702, the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) has been renamed the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports, or the Office of I/DD Supports (OIDD)
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OCDD-OIDD Name Change Fact Sheet
OCDD is now known as the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports, or the Office of I/DD Supports (OIDD), under Act 702 (2026).
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The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Announces the release of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) rate study
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) would like to announce the release of the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) rate study
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LDH expands the Louisiana Carrot Initiative to East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes
The initiative provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh produce at participating retailers.
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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 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.
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OCDD to host informational summit on January 20