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5/11/12 - 02:11 PM by Pamela Fisher

Update: Accessing Home Nursing Services for Children on Medicaid

AC's Nell Hahn recently presented arguments in federal court on behalf of children who are being denied Medicaid home nursing services, or whose hours are being reduced, against the advice of their treating physicians.

1/11/12 - 02:35 PM by Pamela Fisher

Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) Issues Report on Privatization of Medicaid

Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) warns consumers to stay involved and alert regarding the impending privatization of Louisiana's Medicaid program.

12/13/11 - 04:35 PM by Pamela Fisher

Changes Coming to Medicaid for Many Louisianians

Over the next six months, Medicaid will change for many Louisianians and will be provided through one of five private plans. Many Medicaid recipients will have to choose a new plan under this new program called Bayou Health. AC has put together some information to consider when making this choice.

9/7/11 - 12:53 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Wants to Talk with YOU!

Photo of Rep. Scott Simon Do you have questions about the work of the Advocacy Center, our priorities for 2012, or thoughts to share? Lois Simpson, AC's Executive Director, will be answering your questions and listening to your ideas on Wednesday, Sept. 14th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Monday, Sept. 19th from 3:00 pm -4:00 pm.

8/10/11 - 10:08 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Seniors and People with Disabilities Avoid Institutionalization

Man's face Read about a policy change that will allow more people to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based services.

7/5/11 - 12:04 PM by Stephanie Patrick

DHH changes EDA Waiver rules

DHH implements changes to the rules regarding the Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver. Read more about how these changes may impact you.

4/1/11 - 11:38 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Medicaid Changes Proposed: Did You Know?

The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) wants to change the way people receive health care if they are covered by the state Medicaid program. The AC is concerned about five important areas of care that are unclear, not included or not specific enough in the current proposed regulation.

1/13/11 - 07:46 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Medicaid Prescription Drug Limits: What You Need To Know

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is now requiring some people who get more than four Medicaid prescriptions in a month to get Medicaid prior approval for some of their prescriptions. These limits DO NOT APPLY to people who are under 21 or to pregnant women, or to residents of nursing homes or group homes (ICF-DD’s). This does not mean that Medicaid recipients can only get four prescriptions paid for by Medicaid in a month. Find out more about obtaining additional prescriptions in this article.

9/22/10 - 07:32 PM by Stephanie Patrick

CLASS ACTION FILED TO STOP CUTS IN HOME CARE

Seeking to prevent nearly 11,000 low-income people with severe disabilities from losing services and being institutionalized in nursing facilities, the Advocacy Center yesterday filed a class action lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and its Secretary, on behalf of four people who receive Medicaid-funded personal care services.

8/19/10 - 12:14 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Annual Report Published

The 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available.

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