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• September 10, 2021

  Behavioral Health Services – Services for Targeted Populations LAC 50:XXXIII.Subpart 8

  Adopts provisions to include personal care services and individual placement and support supported employment services in the behavioral health services covered for individuals at least 21 years of age with mental health disorders who have transitioned from a nursing facility or have been diverted from nursing facility level of care, in compliance with the June 6, 2018 agreement between the Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Justice.

• September 10, 2021

  Act 421 Children’s Medicaid Option LAC 50:I.3103, III.2331, and XXII.Chapters 81-85

  Repeals the provisions of the Act 421 Children’s Medicaid Option Section 1115 demonstration waiver program in order to adopt provisions establishing Act 421 Children's Medicaid Option as an optional eligibility group under the Medicaid State Plan.

• September 10, 2021

  September 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity

  The September 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)

• September 10, 2021

  FIRST OVERSIGHT REPORT: Proposed Immunization Schedule

  In accordance with R.S. 49:968, the 1st Legislative Oversight Committee Report for the proposed Immunization Schedule rule has been submitted to the applicable oversight committees.

• September 09, 2021

  Regional and State Advisory Council Nomination Forms

• September 09, 2021

  LDH reminds residents of West Nile virus risk in wake of Hurricane Ida

  The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed one new case of West Nile virus this week, bringing the total to seven cases in 2021.

• September 09, 2021

  Louisiana Department of Health announces new Medicaid Executive Director

  Patrick Gillies has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration on both the state and federal levels.

• September 08, 2021

  LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 26

  Following a full review of cases since Hurricane Ida's landfall and the conclusion of several investigations, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office has confirmed 11 additional storm-related deaths. This brings the death toll from Hurricane Ida to 26.

• September 06, 2021

  Louisiana Department of Health shares generator safety reminders as carbon monoxide poisonings increase

  According to Louisiana Department of Health syndromic surveillance, in the past week there have been 141 emergency department visits for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in Regions 1 (Greater New Orleans), 2 (Baton Rouge), 3 (River Parishes) and 9 (Northshore). Four individuals in Louisiana have died from carbon monoxide poisoning during and after Hurricane Ida.

• September 06, 2021

  Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida

  "Right now, the priority for the entire state of Louisiana is Hurricane Ida recovery, and we simply cannot afford to have any of our first responders, health care employees, or utility workers pushed out of their hotel rooms for any reason. It's unacceptable that those working around the clock to support our state would be kicked out on the streets," Gov. Edwards said.

• September 03, 2021

  LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 10

  The St. John Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 59-year-old male who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator he was believed to have run run inside his residence. The coroner has confirmed this death is considered storm-related.

• September 02, 2021

  LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 9

  Additional deaths include nursing home residents, carbon monoxide poisoning and drowning.