Latest from the Louisiana Department of Health
October 13, 2023 @ 12:29 PM CDT
Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available in PHUs, recommended by state health officials
Updated COVID-19 vaccines that protect against the most common circulating strains of the virus are now available at some parish health units (PHUs) throughout Louisiana, which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations. State health officials urge residents to take advantage of the best protection against the COVID-19 virus by getting the updated vaccines.
October 13, 2023 @ 10:07 AM CDT
Targeted Case Management and Home and Community-Based Services Waivers
Continues the provisions of the May 12, 2023 Emergency Rule, which amended LAC 50:XV.Subpart 7 and LAC 50:XXI.Subparts 5, 9, 11 and 13 in order to temporarily extend, as permitted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the allowances made for early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services and the relaxation of certain home and community-based services waivers provisions throughout the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency.
April 13, 2023 @ 04:15 PM CDT
Programs and Services Amendments due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
Continues the provisions of the October 20, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code in order to continue the provisions of the Emergency Rule adopted on June 24, 2020 throughout the duration of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency declaration.
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February 15, 2022 @ 01:26 PM CDT
Third Round of Pandemic EBT Benefits Coming to Eligible Louisiana Children
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) have received approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to distribute a third round of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible students.
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March 14, 2022 @ 02:24 PM CDT
With Cases and Hospitalizations Declining and Vaccines Widely Available, Gov. Edwards Will Not Renew COVID Public Health Emergency Order
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March 04, 2022 @ 09:09 AM CDT