Medicaid exits mean La. will pay remaining plans more

The Louisiana Department of Health has proposed new, larger contract extensions for the four health insurance companies that will remain a part of the Medicaid program. The deals were shared with state lawmakers Thursday and will follow the exit of two private companies that are leaving the state — and up to 580,000 enrollees — by the end of the ye

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 778

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Louisiana Department of Health has proposed new, larger contract extensions for the four health insurance companies that will remain a part of the Medicaid program. The deals were shared with state lawmakers Thursday and will follow the exit of two private companies that are leaving the state — which will affect as many as 580,000 enrollees — by the end of the year.

Health officials provided details of the proposed contracts …

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