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Medicaid Program Integrity – Fraud, Waste and Abuse Recovery LAC 50:I.Chapters 41-46 Repeals the existing language relating to Provider Fraud and Recovery and codifies current practices.
The initiative provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh produce at participating retailers.
The DeSoto Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 74-year-old male who died from hypothermia at his residence following an extended power outage.
LDH is confirming an additional winter storm-related death and providing an update to a previously reported death.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming five additional winter storm-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in Louisiana to eight.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming a third winter storm-related death. An 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming two winter storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish. Two men died due to hypothermia, and their ages are unknown.
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 January 20, 2026 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
The January 2026 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.
Amends the provisions governing children and adult mental health services to expand the provider types authorized to render therapeutic services. This proposed rule would allow Medicaid to pay for therapy services provided by psychology interns in approved American Psychiatric Association internship programs, as well as by provisionally licensed psychologists. This is being done in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement methodology for ICFs/IID to remove the deadline for sending out payments and remove language that limited which facilities were eligible to those active and enrolled on the date of payment. This will provide the department with greater flexibility in distributing payments and will allow facilities to qualify based on the original eligibility date of July 1, 2024.