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LDH confirms 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish.
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CDC expands eligibility for the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster to children as young as 6 months
Louisiana children ages 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authorization expanding the ages eligible for the new booster.
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December 2022 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 December 20, 2022 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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Nursing Facilities – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 97 and 9911
Continues the provisions of the November 18, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the licensing of nursing facilities in order to: provide requirements for generators or other department approved alternate electrical power sources; adopt provisions concerning healthcare workplace violence; and adopt requirements and standards for nursing home emergency preparedness plans, in compliance with Acts 253, 461, and 522 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Inpatient Hospital Services – Coverage of Genetic Testing of Critically Ill Infants LAC 50:V.119
Adopts provisions governing coverage of genetic testing of critically ill infants and provides Medicaid reimbursement outside of the inpatient hospital per diem, in compliance with Act 501 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Community Choices Waiver – Home Delivered Meals and Assistive Technology Services LAC 50:XXI.Chapter 83 and 9501
Continues the provisions of the November 18, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the Community Choices Waiver in order to add medically tailored meals and assistive technology as covered services, as authorized under section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Adult Day Health Care Waiver – Assistive Technology Services LAC 50:XXI.2301
Continues the provisions of the November 18, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended provisions governing the Adult Day Health Care Waiver in order to add assistive technology as a covered service, as authorized under section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Free-Standing Birth Centers – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 67
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of free-standing birth centers (FSBCs) in order to: add and update definitions; clarify licensing requirements and responsibilities of the governing board; modify education and training requirements of personnel; and update FSBC service delivery requirements.
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December 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The December 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
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With COVID-19 and flu on the rise, LDH encourages residents to take precautions ahead of holiday gatherings
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu at its highest level in five years, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to make sure they and their loved ones are up to date on their vaccines and boosters ahead of holiday gatherings.
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Monitored in Home Caregiving Rate Increase
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Louisiana Medicaid members can receive up to $400 for COVID-19 Vaccine