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August 2023 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The August 2023 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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Acadiana Office of Public Health to host Back to School Hygiene Drive
The Office of Public Health Region 4 (Acadiana), in partnership with Healthy Iberia Coalition and Healthy Vermilion Coalition, is holding a Back to School Hygiene Drive. In this first-of-its-kind event, we are asking Acadiana community members to collect basic hygiene items for distribution to local middle schools.
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Direct support workers will receive bonus payments for serving waiver participants during the pandemic
The Louisiana Department of Health received federal approval on July 22 to begin issuing bonus payments to direct support workers who served waiver participants during the pandemic. LDH's Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) and Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) released the first round of federal funding on July 25 to agencies to provide the bonus payments to eligible workers.
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Northeast Louisiana Office of Public Health to highlight immunizations at End of Summer Bash
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5 at Ouachita Parish Health Unit (PHU), 1650 DeSiard St., Monroe, and is free to attend.
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Operation Immunization launches in Northeast Louisiana
The campaign will raise awareness about the importance of immunizations and reverse declining vaccination rates among children.
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Bonus Payments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Members can use their SSN to manage their online account
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Medicaid Reimbursement for Licensed Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife Services LAC 50:IX.15161, 15163 and XV.27101
Adopts provisions in the Professional Services Program governing reimbursement for services provided by licensed midwives and certified nurse midwives and amends the provisions governing free-standing birthing centers to increase the reimbursement rate for services rendered by these providers, in compliance with Act 207 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Office of Public Health to host free tri-regional Back to School Health & Wellness Expo in Natchitoches
The event features family-friendly activities, COVID-19 vaccines, car seat safety checks and more.
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Medicaid ID cards are available on LA Wallet
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Self- Direction Bonus Payments Webinar
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Emergency Rule: Food Service Establishment Violations