Medicaid open enrollment for Healthy Louisiana, the Medicaid managed care program, begins on October 15, 2020, and runs through November 30, 2020. During this time, beneficiaries have an opportunity to choose a new health plan or remain with their current plan.
Also in Louisiana. On August 13, the Board of Pharmacy discussed NACDS supported proposed rules regarding technician ratios and technicians administering immunizations.
Also in Louisiana. The Department of Health issued an informational bulletin summarizing temporary changes in provider policies and managed care practices. This bulletin is to inform all providers rendering services to Louisiana Medicaid members, including members of all Medicaid managed care organizations (MCO) on issues including but not limited to, Laboratory Testing of Suspected Patients, Laboratory Testing using High Throughput Technology, Testing and Treatment Coverage, and COVID-19 Counseling and Evaluation and Management Services.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.