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Gov. Edwards, Dr. Kanter release statements on Louisiana surpassing 1 million COVID infections
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 29,125 new cases Tuesday since January 14, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,025,748.
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Louisiana WIC partnership with Pacify Health expands access to breastfeeding support services
Louisiana WIC participants who would like to access virtual infant feeding support through Pacify can contact their local WIC clinic or call 1-800-251-2229. All WIC participants are eligible.
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RFP: Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for Louisiana Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified and experienced organizations interested in serving as the single Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for Managed Care Program.
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January 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 January 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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Programs and Services Amendments Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
Continues the provisions of the April 8, 2020, October 19, 2020, and December 10, 2020 Emergency Rules which amend Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code throughout the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
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Professional Services Program – Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:IX.15113
Amends the provisions governing the reimbursement methodology in the Professional Services Program in order to align the reimbursement for new services added to the Medicaid fee schedule with the State Plan Amendment approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Home and Community-Based Services Providers – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 50
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of home and community-based services providers in order to clarify the requirements regarding worker’s compensation, general and professional liability insurance, hours of operation, and business location closure.
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Adult Residential Care Waiver LAC 50:XXI.Subpart 15
Repeals the provisions of LAC 50:XXXI.Subpart 15 governing the Adult Residential Care Waiver in its entirety, since the waiver was not approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Adult Mental Health Services – Crisis Stabilization LAC 50:6307
Amends the provision governing adult mental health services in order to add crisis stabilization as a covered service, in compliance with the June 6, 2018 agreement between the Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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January 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The January 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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Local, state and federal partners hosting Health Insurance Marketplace informational events throughout the state
Local, state and federal partners will host a series of free community events designed to inform residents of health plan options available through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The events will be held in Gretna, Baton Rouge, New Roads, Lafayette and Lake Charles starting today.
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CDC shortens Moderna booster dose interval to 5 months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations for the Moderna booster, shortening the 6 month interval between completing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series and receiving a booster dose to 5 months.