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Medicaid Information Are you eligible for Medicaid? Learn how to apply and choose a health plan or doctor. Find Opioid Treatment Prescription opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and loved ones click to learn the facts and treatment options covered by Medicaid. Combat Hepatitis C Louisiana Department of Health, Department of Corrections launches hepatitis C elimination plan and innovative payment model with Asegua Therapeutics LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences Inc. Hepatitis A Outbreak The Department of Health is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak. What you need to know about the illness and treatment. Looking for a Specific Service or Program? 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The Department of Health's 14 advanced Lean Six Sigma graduates are now using their skills to reorganize processes, eliminate rework and rethink how team members do their jobs. LDH Blog: The &aposState of the State&apos of healthcare in Louisiana January 17, 2020 Office of Public Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Alexander Billioux writes: "Recently, I had the opportunity to speak before the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on the state of healthcare in Louisiana, looking back on our accomplishments while keeping our eyes on the future. I’d like to share some of those achievements here with you." LDH Blog: Can you dig it? New Orleans Blastoff kicks off 2020 Governor&aposs Games January 14, 2020 Every year, sports enthusiasts across the state have the opportunity to showcase their athleticism in the Louisiana Governor’s Games. The 2020 Governor’s Games get underway this weekend with the New Orleans Blastoff, a girls’ volleyball competition. Louisiana WIC program completes statewide transfer to electronic cards January 09, 2020 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. Medicaid Forecast Reports SFY 2019/2020 January 07, 2020 The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year. Gov. Edwards announces resignation of Dr. Rebekah Gee January 06, 2020 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. LDH Blog: Vaping injuries and deaths cloud alleged safety of tobacco alternative January 03, 2020 Vaping is not safe. That's why the Louisiana Department of Health is recommending people stop using all vaping products — especially those being sold on the street or that have had substances added after their manufacture. CLICK FOR ALL DEPARTMENT NEWS Feedback Accessibility Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health | P. O. Box 629 | Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 Physical Address: 628 N. 4th Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | PHONE: 225-342-9500 | FAX: 225-342-5568 |  Disclaimer     Custodian of Records Medicaid Customer Service 1-888-342-6207        Healthy Louisiana 1-855-229-6848 -- Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health | P. O. Box 629 | Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 Physical Address: 628 N. 4th Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | PHONE: 225-342-9500 | FAX: 225-342-5568 Medicaid Customer Service 1-888-342-6207 | Healthy Louisiana 1-855-229-6848 Site by Covalent Logic...