Election season is upon us and Louisiana is definitely feeling the pressure as they get ready to vote for the insurance commissioner. Louisiana has struggled with insurance issues for decades, and usually it’s been about homeowners insurance following Hurricane Katrina and other disasters. This year, Louisiana health insurance and auto insurance are facing serious challenges and [...]
Louisiana health insurance is facing changes will health care reform approaching and many groups are trying to handle the health care delivery system for the poor throughout the state. Health insurance companies and other private companies submitted proposals to the state advising why they would be the best option to run the coordinated care networks [...]
Louisiana is opting out of creating health insurance exchanges at the state level which is part of the new federal healthcare bill according to Bruce Greenstein of Health and Hospitals. The article “Louisiana to Opt Out of Health Insurance Exchanges in Federal Law” by Jan Moller found on Nola.com details the factors behind their decision. [...]
According to the article “DHH Makes Additional Medicaid Cuts” by Marsha Shuler on 2TheAdvocate.com, Louisiana’s health chief announced Friday that there will be $135 million in cuts to Louisiana’s Medicaid health insurance program for the poor. This is going to affect many with Louisiana health insurance through Medicaid. State Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary, Bruce [...]
Recently, a Federal judge has approved parts of a lawsuit the state of Louisiana is bringing upon President Obama’s health care reform. The lawsuit was filed by the state of Louisiana as well as 19 other states. They are challenging the health care reform citing it as “unconstitutional” and concerned over the impact is will [...]
The state of Louisiana has a break coming their way in terms of health insurance. According to the article “White House: Louisiana Awarded $1 Million From Health Care Act” found on BayouBuzz.com, Louisiana health insurance is getting some help. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the $1 million award to Louisiana to help with the recent [...]
Since many New Orleans residents were without Louisiana health insurance after Hurricane Katrina health clinics were heavily relied upon. According to the article “Funding in Jeopardy for New Orleans’ Health Clinics” by Sue Sturgis on SouthernStudies.org, federal funding for the New Orleans clinics could dry up very soon. During the floods from Katrina, Louisiana State University [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is a great resource for the most up to date information on health care reform and how it will affect you. Louisiana health insurance is changing and understanding how the changes will impact you and your family is crucial during these times. Depending on your current situation the Patient [...]
Earlier this week the House of Representatives voted 59-15 to declare that the state of Louisiana should not be subject to the recently based health insurance mandate. The debate as well as the vote had a lot of Democrats joining Republicans for a majority to pass the bill. According to the article “House Votes to [...]
According to the Associated Press’ Melinda DeSlatte, the 2010 state budget may include tax breaks on Louisiana health insurance. Representative Gary Smith has proposed giving tax credits to small businesses that provide their employees with employer-sponsored health insurance. He also wants to offer tax credits to people who pay for individual health insurance policies, which [...]
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