Justice-Involved Pre-Release Enrollment Program

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is working with the Department of Corrections (DOC) on a pre-release enrollment program for the offender population that will now be covered by Medicaid under the New Adult Group through expansion. The Medicaid managed care organizations are essential to the success of this program. Specific elements and expectations of the MCOs for implementation are detailed below.

Resources

• Justice-Involved Pre-Release Enrollment Program Manual 
• Appendix A: DOC Facility Contacts
• Appendix B: DOC In/Out Process
• Appendix C: DOC Lock In File Extract
• Appendix D: Information for Releasing Offenders
• Appendix E: Health Plan Chart
• Appendix F: Welcome to Healthy Louisiana FAQs
• Appendix G: Information for Offenders Releasing without Medicaid
• Appendix H: DOC Enrollment Supplemental Signature Form
• Appendix I: DOC Opt-Out Medicaid Form
• Appendix J: High-need Criteria effective 7/1/23
• Appendix K: Opt-Out Case Management Form
• Appendix L: DOC Records Transfer Summary
• Appendix M: Guidance on Scheduling Pre-Release Case Management Visits
• Appendix N: Recommended Content for First Case Management Visit
• Appendix O: Transfer of Care Release Follow-Up Form
• Appendix P: Case Management Observation Form
• Appendix Q: Change of Address Form