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• October 31, 2025

  Reprocessing Claims from the September 9, 2025, Cycle

  During the claims cycle on September 9, 2025, Gainwell Technologies identified a system error that prevented certain fee-for-service professional, outpatient hospital, and durable medical equipment (DME) claims from processing through the ClaimsXten (CXT) editing system. The claims paid without standard or National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) editing being applied. Gainwell Technologies is in the process of identifying the claims from that cycle that paid in error

• October 31, 2025

  LDH announces state-funded emergency SNAP assistance distribution schedule, SNAP staff furloughs

  LDH is announcing the distribution schedule for state-funded emergency assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that include the elderly, disabled, or children. Households consisting only of able-bodied adults will not receive state-funded emergency assistance.

• October 30, 2025

  LDH announces state-funded assistance for vulnerable SNAP population

  Starting November 1, Louisiana will provide emergency state-funded assistance to SNAP for the elderly, disabled, or children.

• October 27, 2025

  LA Wallet Now Offers Digital Medicaid and Health Plan ID Cards

• October 23, 2025

  LDH announces no new SNAP benefits will be available starting November 1

  The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1.

• October 10, 2025

  October 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity

  The October 2025 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.

• October 10, 2025

  October 2025 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 October 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

• October 10, 2025

  Eligibility – Federally-Facilitated Marketplace Assessments LAC 50:III.505

  Repeals LAC 50:III.505 to align with recent legislative changes enacted through Act 427 of the 2025 Regular Session, which prohibits the department from accepting Medicaid eligibility determinations made by a Federally-Facilitated Exchange, including the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace.

• October 10, 2025

  Professional Services – Doula Services LAC 50:IX. Chapter 15 & Chapter 151

  Adopts provisions governing doula services in accordance with Act 228 of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. This proposed rule establishes coverage and reimbursement criteria for nonclinical maternal health services provided by registered doulas before, during, and after childbirth.

• October 09, 2025

  Louisiana Department of Health urges residents to avoid botox injections from unlicensed sources and non-medical settings

  Two unrelated reports of severe illness following botulinum toxin injections were reported among Louisiana residents in September. One patient received injections of an unlicensed botulinum toxin product purchased online, and one patient received injections from an individual with unknown licensure in a non-medical setting.

• October 01, 2025

  Louisiana Department of Health acquires Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from DCFS

  Over time, this will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.

• October 01, 2025

  Value Based Payment Retention