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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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LDH reports results from first round of seafood sampling from oil spill area
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reports that initial samples of oysters, shrimp, finfish, and crab from Basin 12 are showing clear results following the identification of an oil sheen in the area.
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Louisiana Department of Health mourns the passing of former Medicaid Director Ruth Kennedy
Ruth Kennedy dedicated more than 40 years to public service at LDH, where she played a central role in expanding health care access for Louisiana residents.
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OPH Bureau of Engineering Services launches new public records information management system
The portal allows the public to access, download, and share this information directly without the need to submit a formal public records request.
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March 2026 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The March 2026 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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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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Louisiana Department of Health implements SNAP healthy food waiver
The waiver removes soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
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LDH launches Project M.O.M.'s inaugural catalyst site hospitals
LDH is proud to partner with 11 hospitals across the state to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder and their babies
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HCBS Rate Study
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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 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.