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LDH confirms two winter storm-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming two winter storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish. Two men died due to hypothermia, and their ages are unknown.
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January 2026 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the January 20, 2026 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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January 2026 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The January 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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Children and Adult Mental Health Services LAC 50:XXXIII.Chapters 23 and 63
Amends the provisions governing children and adult mental health services to expand the provider types authorized to render therapeutic services. This proposed rule would allow Medicaid to pay for therapy services provided by psychology interns in approved American Psychiatric Association internship programs, as well as by provisionally licensed psychologists. This is being done in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities – Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:VII.32917
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement methodology for ICFs/IID to remove the deadline for sending out payments and remove language that limited which facilities were eligible to those active and enrolled on the date of payment. This will provide the department with greater flexibility in distributing payments and will allow facilities to qualify based on the original eligibility date of July 1, 2024.
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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 releases top baby names of 2025
The rankings are based on provisional birth certificate data collected by the Center for Vital Records and Statistics.
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LDH announces Rural Health Transformation Funding
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that Louisiana will receive over $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
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Meeting of the Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee and Agenda
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Doula Provider Enrollment Packet Now Available
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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.