Louisiana VFC Flu Vaccination Call to Action

Louisiana currently has the highest influenza rates in the nation with influenza activity continuing to increase significantly in recent weeks. Vaccine for Children (VFC) Providers should be making a strong recommendation for flu vaccination, be aware of their...

Pharmacy Facts 1-3-2020

January 3, 2020 It has just come to Louisiana Medicaids attention that correspondence went to pharmacy providers regarding Point of Sale Certification. This recertification information is used internally by pharmacy staff to ensure we have appropriate contact...

Copay Letters Posted

Provider Copay Notice Louisiana Medicaid Fee for Service (FFS) and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) Assessment of Updated Pharmacy Copayments – Effective January 1, 2020 Recipient Copay Notice Louisiana Medicaid Pharmacy Copayments – Recipient...

Louisiana WIC program completes statewide transfer to electronic cards

The Louisiana Women, Infants and Children program has completed the transition from paper vouchers to electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. The WIC program began this transition in north Louisiana in July 2019 and completed the process statewide this month.The...

Gov. Edwards Announces Resignation of Dr. Rebekah Gee

January 06, 2020 Today, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has accepted the resignation of Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee effective January 31. Gee has taken a new job, which will be announced by her employer at a later date. Gov. Edwards...