Official Louisiana State Websites use .la.gov 
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS 
LDH News
-
-
Louisiana Medicaid implementing new payment model for hospitals
Louisiana Medicaid has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a new payment model for hospitals that is based on Medicaid utilization.
-
Medicaid members can save $30 per month on your internet bill
-
Louisiana Medicaid awards more than $673,000 to 2 universities to conduct research in key areas
The awards are part of the Louisiana Department of Health's inaugural Public University Partnership Program (PUPP). Forging new strategic partnerships with Louisiana's public universities and colleges is a key initiative in the Fiscal Year 2022 LDH Business Plan.
-
Funding opportunity for Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities
-
Louisiana Medicaid expands dental care coverage for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Louisiana Medicaid is expanding its comprehensive dental care to adults ages 21 and up with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in the New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver or the Supports Waiver.
-
LDH issues recommendation on COVID vaccine for children ages 6 months and up
All Louisiana children ages 6 months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepting the recommendation of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization of the three-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the two-dose Moderna vaccine.
-
Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2021/2022
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
-
Text messages for Medicaid members
-
LDH reaffirms recommendation that all eligible children be vaccinated now, given recent COVID case increases
The Louisiana Department of Health today reaffirms its official recommendation that all eligible children receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their families.
-
PINK LETTERS ARE IN THE MAIL!
-
JOB ALERT: Louisiana Medicaid is hiring analysts
Louisiana Medicaid is hiring analysts to provide eligibility assistance to members and applicants as well as important policy and procedure information.