Healthy Louisiana Reentry 1115 Demonstration Waiver
The Louisiana Department of Health is planning to submit an application to CMS for an 1115 demonstration waiver to improve care transitions for Medicaid-eligible individuals who are incarcerated and to provide certain covered services during the 90-day pre-release period. LDH is partnering with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections on this demonstration. Those participating in the demonstration will have access to services including but not limited to case management, medication-assisted treatment and counseling for substance use disorders, and a 30-day supply of all prescription medications. Eligible carceral settings will include all state prison facilities and up to 13 parish jails.
1115 Waiver Application
LDH is posting its Reentry 1115 Waiver application for public comment from 8/1/2024 through 8/30/2024. Interested persons should submit comments to LDH on the waiver application on or before August 30, 2024. Comments can be submitted via email to 1115Reentry@la.gov or by mail to Missy Graves, P.O. Box 4049, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
Reentry Waiver Application
Formal Public Notice
Abbreviated Public Notice
Public hearings
Two public hearings are scheduled where a brief overview of the application will be provided and the public will have an opportunity to provide comment on the application before its submission to CMS.
The first public hearing will be held on August 13, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Bienville Building, 628 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Virtual/remote participation is available by web or phone at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84284472322, with dial-in available at (602) 333-0032 using conference code 520621.
The second public hearing will be held on August 16, 2024, at 12:00pm in the large conference room in the Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic, 1210 North Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71107. Virtual/remote participation is available by web or phone at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81194952051, with dial-in available at (602) 333-0032 using conference code 273643.
1115 Reentry Public Hearings Presentation
