Informational Bulletins | Louisiana Department of Health

Informational Bulletins | Louisiana Department of Health For Providers Medicaid Providers Informational Bulletins Informational Bulletins Informational Bulletin 25-11 : Carrier Code Consolidation Update (April 2, 2025) NOTE: Informational Bulletins that summarize policies and/or procedures of each Plan are intended for quick reference and are accurate on the date they are issued. However, you should always check each Health Plan's Provider Manual – once it is finalized and posted on their website – as well as your actual contract as requirements may differ or change. Informational Bulletin 25-35 : UnitedHealthcare Contract 90-Day Extension 2026 Informational Bulletin 26-8 : Implementation of the New 2026 HCPCS Codes Informational Bulletin 26-7 : Amino Acid-Based Elemental Formula Coverage Update (March 25, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-6 : Update to How Managed Care Members Change Health and Dental Plans (March 3, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-5 : School-Based Medicaid Program – Guidance to Resolve 047 Claims Denials (February 19, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-4 : Use of Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation (NEAT) During Severe Winter Weather Event (January 27, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-3 : Important Information Regarding UnitedHealthcare Transition (March 6, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-3 : Important Information Regarding UnitedHealthcare Transition (January 14, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-2 has been retired. Refer to Informational Bulletin 26-8. Informational Bulletin 26-2 : 2026 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Update (January 14, 2026) Informational Bulletin 26-1 : Procedure Code Changes to the School-Based Medicaid Program Fee Schedule (January 9, 2026) Informational Bulletin 25-35 : UnitedHealthcare Contract 90-Day Extension 2025 Informational Bulletin 25-35 : UnitedHealthcare Contract 90-Day Extension Informational Bulletin 25-34: Changes to Medicaid Managed Care Contracts Effective January 1, 2026 (December 12, 2025) Retracted 12.22.2025 Informational Bulletin 25-33 : Retiring EPSDT Preventive Services Fee Schedule (October 22, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-32 : Physician Administered Drugs (Rebate) (October 17, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-31 : ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Service Updates and Rate Revisions (November 5, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-31 : ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Service Updates and Rate Revisions (October 16, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-30 : Electronic Visit Verification Guidance for Home Health Providers (October 13, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-29 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health and EPSDT Personal Care Services (October 7, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-28 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Reference Guide (October 20, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-28 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Reference Guide (October 7, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-27 : 340B Drug Pricing Program (February 24, 2026) Informational Bulletin 25-27 : 340B Drug Pricing Program (December 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-27 : 340B Drug Pricing Program (September 23, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-26 : Genetic Counselor Enrollment and Claim Submission (September 15, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-25 : Changes to Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Effective October 1, 2025 (September 11, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-24 : Notice to Local Education Agency (LEA) Providers: Procedure Code 99173 – EPSDT Vision Screening Rate Correction (September 11, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-23 : Attention Local Education Agency (LEA) Providers: Behavioral Health Procedure Codes Added to the School-Based Medicaid Program (August 29, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-22 : Fee Schedule Access Issue on LAMedicaid.com (August 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-21: Updated Sterilization Consent Form (August 13, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-20 : Medicaid Physician Reimbursement Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2025 (September 29, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-20 : Medicaid Physician Reimbursement Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2025 (August 8, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-19 : Private TPL and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (April 22, 2026) Informational Bulletin 25-19 : Private TPL and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (March 2, 2026) Informational Bulletin 25-19 : Private TPL and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (August 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-19 : Private TPL and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (August 1, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-19 : Private TPL and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (July 31, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-18 : Attention LEA Providers: Guidance on Occupational Therapy Coverage and Requirements for the School-Based Medicaid Program (July 21, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-17 : 2025 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates (June 9, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-16 : Additional TPL Carrier Code Consolidation Updates (September 12, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-16 : Additional TPL Carrier Code Consolidation Updates (July 21, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-16 : Additional TPL Carrier Code Consolidation Updates (May 9, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-15 : Fee Schedule Enhancements (May 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-14 : Provider Enrollment Revalidation Requirement (April 23, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-13 : Ambulatory Surgical Centers (Hospital and Non-Hospital) Dental Procedure Codes (April 23, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-12 : LSU Enhanced Professional Service Fee Schedule Update Effective 1/1/2025 (April 10, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-12 : LSU Enhanced Professional Service Fee Schedule Update Effective 1/1/2025 (April 9, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-11 : Carrier Code Consolidation Update (April 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-10 : Hospice Fee Schedule Update (March 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-9 : Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manual Updates (March 18, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-6 : EPSDT Comprehensive Dental Benefit (February 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-5 : Donor Human Milk Banks Provider Enrollment Exemption (February 21, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-4 : JYNNEOS Vaccine (CPT 90611) (January 31, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-3 : Place of Service Code 27: Outreach Site/Street for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (July 24, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-3 : Place of Service Code 27: Outreach Site/Street for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (January 31, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-2 has been retired Informational Bulletin 25-2 : Emergency Room Utilization Reduction Plot Program (January 31, 2025) Informational Bulletin 25-1 : Third Party Liability Portal – Third Party Referral Module (January 9, 2025) 2024 Informational Bulletin 24-49 : Durable Medical Equipment Ordering Provider Requirements (May 13, 2025) Informational Bulletin 24-49 : Durable Medical Equipment Ordering and Referring Provider Requirements (December 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-48 : 2025 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Update (December 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-47 : Attention LEA Providers: Correction to the Exclusions for the OPR NPI Requirement Claim Recycle (December 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-46 : New Third-Party Liability Portal Functionality: BTPL Search (December 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-45 : Immunization Fee Schedule for Children: Influenza Trivalent (IIV3) - CPT 90656 (November 19, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-44 : Place of Service 27: Outreach Site/Street (November 19, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-43 : Procedure Code Modifier Utilization Listing (November 18, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-42 : Immunization Fee Schedule Updates: 2024-2025 Influenza Vaccines and VFC (November 19, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-42 : Immunization Fee Schedule Updates: 2024-2025 Influenza Vaccines and VFC (October 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-41 : Emergency Oxygen Equipment and Supplies Policy Clarification (October 29, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-40 : Carrier Code Management (CCM) (October 29, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-39 : Beneficiary Third-Party Liability Data Migration (October 23, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-38 : Certification of Ambulance Transportation (CAT) Form Revision (October 18, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-37 : Immunization Fee Schedule Updates (October 15, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-36 : Third-Party Liability Carrier Code - Medicare Advantage Carrier Code Updates (October 14, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-35 : Third-Party Liability Act (HB655) (October 10, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-34 : Coverage of Disposable (Elastomeric) Infusion Pumps (September 30, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-33 : Open Enrollment for 2025 Health Plans (September 26, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-32 : Substance Use Disorder Provider Reimbursement Update (October 29, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-32 : Substance Use Disorder Provider Reimbursement Update (September 20, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-31 : Coverage of Respiratory Viral Panels (September 18, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-30 : Vision (Eyewear) Reimbursement Rate Update (September 16, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-29 : Act 246 of the 2024 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session (September 9, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-28: Appropriate Use of CARC/RARC Codes in Claims Adjudication (August 28, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-27 : Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (October 28, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-27 : Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (August 23, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-27 : Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (August 5, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-26 : Brief Emotional/Behavioral Assessment (July 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-25 : Expansion of Mental Health Professionals (September 6, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-25 : Expansion of Mental Health Professionals (July 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-24 : LDH Guidance on Brain Death Determination for Providers (July 9, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-23 : Update: Radiation Oncology Therapies (July 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-22 : Provider Enrollment Portal Rebaseline (revised October 28, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-22 : Provider Enrollment Portal Rebaseline (revised August 23, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-22 : Provider Enrollment Portal Rebaseline (June 27, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-21 : Changes to Third-Party Liability Carrier Code Listing (June 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-20 : X- Modifier Utilization (June 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-19 : Consideration of Policy Changes and New Benefit Coverage (June 5, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-18 : Screening Mammography Coverage Update (August 23, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-18 : Screening Mammography Coverage Update (July 18, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-18 : Screening Mammography Coverage Update (June 5, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-17 : Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Coverage (May 22, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-16 : Proprietary Laboratory Analyses Changes (May 22, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-15 : Preferred Drug List Update for July 1, 2024 (May 15, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-14 : Dental Sealant Policy Update (May 14, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-13 : Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Manual Updates (May 6, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-12 : Managed Care Organization Provider Directory Project (May 1, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-11 : Updates to the Outpatient Hospital Fee Schedule Based on NCCI MUEs (April 8, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-10 : LEAs and Respective Billing Agencies – Changes to NCCI MUE Edits (April 3, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-9 : Therapy Services in Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and American Indian Clinics (April 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-8 : 2024 Emergency Medical Transportation Methodology Update and Air Ambulance Mileage Rate Increase (April 1, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-7 : LDH Breast Pump Coverage Changes Effective March 1, 2024 (October 29, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-7 : LDH Breast Pump Coverage Changes Effective March 1, 2024 (March 27, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-6 : Newborn and Deemed Eligible MCO Assignment Mismatch Corrections (March 8, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-5 : Pediatric Day Health Care (PDHC) Policy Reminder (February 7, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (January 29, 2026) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (December 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (August 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (February 25, 2025) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (February 3, 2025) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (November 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (April 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-4 : Managed Care Ambulance Provider Issue Resolution (February 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-3 : Immunization Fee Schedule Updates (January 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-2 : ASAM Criteria Updates for Adult Substance Use Services (April 9, 2026) Informational Bulletin 24-2 : ASAM Criteria Updates for Adult Substance Use Services (February 19, 2026) Informational Bulletin 24-2 : ASAM Criteria Updates for Adult Substance Use Services (June 26, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-2 : ASAM Criteria Updates for Adult Substance Use Services (June 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-2 : ASAM Criteria Updates for Adult Substance Use Services (January 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 24-1 : 2024 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Update (January 18, 2024) 2023 Informational Bulletin 23-22 : Administration of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines (December 29, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-21 : Tobacco Cessation Counseling – Expanded (December 13, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-20 : Update to Topical Fluoride Varnish Coverage for Dental Providers (October 23, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-19 : Open Enrollment for 2024 Medicaid Managed Care and Dental Plans (October 6, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-18 : Managed Care Organization Credentialing for Medical Staff of Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Rural Health Clinics (September 15, 2024) Informational Bulletin 23-17 : Coverage for Portable Oxygen Concentrators (September 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-16 : 2023 Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Update (September 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-15 : Louisiana Healthcare Connections Termination of Dental Value-Added Benefit Coverage (September 6, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-14 has been retired. Refer to Informational Bulletin 25-29. Informational Bulletin 23-14 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health Services (January 19, 2024) Informational Bulletin 23-14 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health Services (December 18, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-14 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health Services (December 6, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-14 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health Services (August 25, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-14 : Electronic Visit Verification for Home Health Services (August 18, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-13 : Anesthesia for Pain Management (August 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-12 : Midwifery Services Reimbursement Rate Update (August 18, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-12 : Midwifery Services Reimbursement Rate Update (July 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-11 : Diabetic Supplies Coverage as a Pharmacy Benefit (January 26, 2024) Informational Bulletin 23-11 : Diabetic Supplies Coverage as a Pharmacy Benefit (September 26, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-11 : Diabetic Supplies Coverage as a Pharmacy Benefit  (July 5, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-10 : COVID-19 Laboratory Tests – Update of HCPCS Codes U0003, U0004 and U0005 (July 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-10 : COVID-19 Laboratory Tests – Update of HCPCS Codes U0003, U0004 and U0005 (July 5, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-9 : 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Update (June 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-8 : Coverage of Makena for Prevention of Pre-Term Birth (April 28, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-7 : Comprehensive Dental Care for Adults with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities Residing in an Intermediate Care Facility (April 27, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-6 : Home Health Services Reimbursement Rate Update (April 13, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-5 : Provider Policy Update: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Personal Care Services (April 13, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-4 : Immunization Update: Pneumococcal Vaccine (15 valent) for Ages 0-18 (April 3, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-3 : Reimbursement for Portable Oxygen Contents (March 21, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-2 : Procedure for Submitting 148 Admission Forms (January 25, 2023) Informational Bulletin 23-1 : Preparation 2023 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Update (January 17, 2023) 2022 Informational Bulletin 22-39 : Member Enrollment for 2023 Health Plans (December 9, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-38 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (November 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-38 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (July 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-38 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (January 5, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-38 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (December 13, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-38 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal Update and Requirements (November 30, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-37 : 2022 Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Ground Mileage Rate Increase (November 23, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-36 : Changes to Billing for Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program Treatment (December 7, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-36 : Changes to Billing for Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program Treatment (November 4, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-35 : Human Donor Milk Outpatient Coverage (November 1, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-34 : Vision (Eyewear) Same Day or Subsequent Day Follow-Up Office Visit Policy (November 1, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-33 : Act 151 – Legislation to Allow for Exceptions for Limited Criminal Offenses in Medicaid Peer Support (October 12, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-32 : Evaluation and Management Services for Medicaid Beneficiaries Living in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities (September 29, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-31 : Enteral Formula Reimbursement Methodology and New Fee Schedules (Published February 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-31 : Enteral Formula Reimbursement Methodology and New Fee Schedules (Published September 28, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-30 : General Inpatient Care During the Hospice Election Period (September 13, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-29 : New HCPCS Codes for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices (September 8, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-28 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 22-28 : COVID-19 – Commercially Purchased Bebtelovimab Reimbursement (Q0222) (January 17, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-28 : COVID-19 – Commercially Purchased Bebtelovimab Reimbursement (Q0222) (Published September 7, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22:27 : Updated Sterilization Consent Form (August 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-26 : Immunization Update – Monkeypox Vaccine (August 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-25 : Prior Authorization of Reimbursement for Non-invasive and Invasive Ventilators (August 15, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-24 : Pediatric Day Health Care Reimbursement (May 14, 2024) Informational Bulletin 22-24 : Pediatric Day Health Care Rate Change (August 8, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-23 : Reimbursement for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices (August 1, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-22 :  Act 503: Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (December 7, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-22 :  Act 503: Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (October 31, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-22 :  Act 503: Changes to Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (July 14, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-21 : Community Health Workers in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (November 23, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-21 : Community Health Workers in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (July 7, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-21 : Community Health Workers in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (June 30, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-20 : Community Health Workers (June 30, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-19 : Applied Behavior Analysis Services Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2022 (June 30, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-18 : Comprehensive Dental Care for Adults with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities Enrolled in Home and Community-Based Waivers (June 23, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-17 : Allergy Testing and Allergen Immunotherapy Policy Update (June 21, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-16 :  Immunization Update – Pneumococcal Vaccines (June 21, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-15 : Urine Drug Testing Policy Update (May 10, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-14 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 22-14 : COVID-19 Monoclonal Treatment in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Throughout the Public Health Emergency (May 2, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-13 : 2022 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates (April 28, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-12 : Remote Patient Monitoring Policy (April 12, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-11 : Removal of the NPI Requirement for Direct Service Workers of Behavioral Health Personal Care Services (April 4, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-10 : Termination of the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Temporary Mileage Rate Increase (July 14, 2023) Informational Bulletin 22-10 : Reimbursement Update – NEMT Temporary Mileage Rate Increase (April 12, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-10 : Reimbursement Update – NEMT Temporary Mileage Rate Increase (April 4, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-9 : Sterilization Consent Form (March 31, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-8 : Coverage of Human Milk Storage Bags as Durable Medical Equipment Benefit (March 29, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-7 : Reimbursement Update – Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Personal Care Services (March 4, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-6 : In Lieu Of Services Policy (February 24, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-5 : Pharmacy Brand Name and Generic Drugs Policy (March 3, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-5 : Pharmacy Brand Name and Generic Drugs Policy (February 24, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (September 2, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (July 29, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (June 30, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (June 10, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (April 18, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (March 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-4 : Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal  (February 24, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-3 : Sinus Procedures Policy (February 2, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 22-2 : COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Treatment Reimbursement Updates (January 21, 2022) Informational Bulletin 22-1 : MCO Preparation – 2022 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Update (January 12, 2022) 2021 Informational Bulletin 21-30 : Cardiovascular Services Policy (December 21, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-29 : Cochlear Implant Policy (December 21, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-28 : Acts 204 and 433: Providers of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services (November 19, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-27 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 21-27 : COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in FQHCs and RHCs throughout the PHE (Retired) Informational Bulletin 21-26 : Skin Substitutes for Chronic Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers (November 9, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-24 : Professional Services Program (October 6, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-23 : Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Preventive Screening Services - Use of TD (RN) Modifier (October 1, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-22 : Medicaid Dental Benefit Plan Manager Provider Issue Resolution (October 1, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-21 : Changes to Behavioral Health Services in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (January 14, 2022) Informational Bulletin 21-21 : Changes to Behavioral Health Services in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (September 30, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-20 : EPSDT Policy (October 1, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-20 : EPSDT Policy (September 27, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-19 : Physician-Administered Medication Policy (September 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-18 : Genetic Counseling Policy (September 14, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-17 : Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Hurricane Ida (September 10, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-17 : Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Hurricane Ida (September 5, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-17 : Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Hurricane Ida (September 3, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-17 : Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Tropical Storm Ida (August 27, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-17 : Changes to DME, PDHC, Home Health, Rehab and PCS, and Pharmacy due to Tropical Storm Ida (August 27, 2021) Resources Temporary Suspension of 142, LOCET and Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I and Level II (Revised September 4, 2021) Frequently Asked Questions for Members (August 28, 2021) Frequently Asked Questions for Providers (September 3, 2021) Nursing Facility Admission Process (August 28, 2021) Nursing Home Memo on Bed Capacity, Medicaid Payments and Admission Requirements (August 27, 2021) Instructions for Accessing eMEVS Electronic Medicaid Eligibility Verification System User Manual Behavioral Health Immediate Resources Emergency Declaration for Tropical Storm Ida (August 27, 2021) LDH Memo: ICF/DD Issues (August 30, 2021) Temporary Operating Procedure – LTC Self-Attestation (September 3, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-16 : Durable Medical Equipment Manual Pricing Project for Certain HCPCS Codes (September 27, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-16 : Durable Medical Equipment Manual Pricing Project for Certain HCPCS Codes (August 20, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-15 : General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (April 24, 2023) Informational Bulletin 21-15 : General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (September 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-15 : General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (August 27, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-15 : General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (August 12, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-15 : General Anesthesia and Facility Reimbursement Increase for Dental Treatment (August 9, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-14 has been retired. Please refer to Informational Bulletin 19-6. Informational Bulletin 21-14 : Enrollee Reassignment Policy Update (July 27, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-13 : Tobacco Cessation Counseling During Pregnancy (July 13, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-12 : Open Enrollment for Medicaid Managed Care and Dental Plans (July 2, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-11 : Reimbursement Update: 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Administration (May 25, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-10 : Obstetric Ultrasound Policy Update (May 7, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-9 : Finding a Specialist (June 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 21-9 : Finding a Specialist (April 15, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-8 : LSU Enhanced Professional Service Fees to be Paid Effective 1/1/2021 (April 15, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-7 : Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and Changes to Medicaid Provisions for “Pay and Chase” Passed April 2019 – Third Party Liability in Medicaid and CHIP (April 1, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-6: HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates Informational Bulletin 21-5 has been retired. Please refer to Informational Bulletin 22-4. Informational Bulletin 21-5 : New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (July 28, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-5 : New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (June 18, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-5 : New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (April 28, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-5 : New Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (March 5, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-4 : Extended Home Health – Overtime Modifier (February 10, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-3 : Developmental Screening, Autism Screening, and Perinatal Depression Screenings (February 1, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (January 29, 2026) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (December 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (August 28, 2025) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (February 25, 2025) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (February 3, 2025) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (November 13, 2024) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (June 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (March 7, 2023) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Resolution (May 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (February 8, 2022) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (December 16, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (September 8, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (June 8, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (May 21, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (January 13, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (January 6, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-2 : NEMT Provider Issue Resolution (January 4, 2021) Informational Bulletin 21-1 : Donor Human Milk (January 4, 2021) 2020 Informational Bulletin 20-23 : EPSDT Periodicity Schedule (December 11, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-22 : ESRD Facilities and Independent Laboratory – Non-Routine Laboratory Services (November 30, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-22 : ESRD Facilities and Independent Laboratory – Non-Routine Laboratory Services (November 20, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-21 : Inpatient Concurrent Care (November 5, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-20 : Obstetric Ultrasounds by Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists (November 5, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-19 : Open Enrollment for Medicaid Dental Plans (August 31, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-18 : Open Enrollment for Medicaid Managed Care Plans (August 31, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-17 : Hurricane Delta and Laura Provider Assistance FAQs - Revised 10/8/2020 Informational Bulletin 20-17 : Hurricane Laura Provider Assistance FAQs - Revised 9/9/2020 Resources LDH Memo: Temporary Suspension of Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II (October 9, 2020) LDH Memo: Nursing Home Issues (October 8, 2020) Behavioral Health Immediate Resources Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Application How to Apply for DSNAP LDH Memo: ICF/DD Issues (September 14, 2020) LDH Memo: Temporary Suspension of Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II (September 14, 2020) Texas Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Organizations Contact Center Phone Numbers Nursing Home Memo on Bed Capacity Admissions and Medicaid Payments Electronic Medicaid Eligibility Verification System User Manual Instructions on Accessing eMEVS Home and Community-Based Service Provider Issues Memorandum (Posted August 28, 2020) Nursing Facility Admission Process Informational Bulletin 20-16 : Long-term Electroencephalography (EEG) Setup and Monitoring (July 10, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-15 : Dental Members and Plan Choice vs. Provider Steering (July 9, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-14 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-14 : Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women (October 14, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-14 : Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women (September 29, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-14 : Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women (June 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-13 : Infection Control Guidance for Home Health Agencies (May 1, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-12 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-12 : COVID-19 Update for PDHC Facilities (May 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-12 : COVID-19 Update for PDHC Facilities (April 29, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-11 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-11 : Teledentistry during the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (January 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-11 : Teledentistry during the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (April 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-10 : Revised 96-A Hysterectomy Acknowledgment Form (April 21, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-9 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-9 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (January 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-9 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (September 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-9 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (May 5, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-9 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (April 30, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-9 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (April 17, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-8 : Federal COVID-19 Provider Funding Information (June 15, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 : CARES Act Provider Relief Funding (May 26, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 : CARES Act Provider Relief Funding (May 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 : CARES Act Provider Relief Funding (May 6, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 : CARES Act Provider Relief Funding (April 29, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-8 : CARES Act Provider Relief Funding (April 14, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-7 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (March 16, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (May 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (April 7, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (February 25, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (January 26, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (October 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (July 28, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency(June 18, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (April 9, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-7 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (March 26, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-6 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (March 16, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (May 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (April 7, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (February 25, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (January 26, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (October 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (July 28, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (June 18, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (April 9, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-6 : COVID-19 -- Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (March 26, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (January 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (September 27, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (August 4, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 27, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 26, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 21, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 20, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update(June 23, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (June 9, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 6, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 14, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (January 25, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (December 30, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (October 21, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (September 14. 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (August 17, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (August 5, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (June 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (June 17, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 28, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 25, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 11, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 6, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 26, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (February 22, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (February 4, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (January 29, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (January 15, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (December 23, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (December 3, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (November 24, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (November 9, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (October 15, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (October 6, 2020 Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (September 23, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (August 25, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (August 10, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 24, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (July 20, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (June 16, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (June 3, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 29, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 21, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 18, 2020 Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 15, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (May 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (April 30, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (April 24, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (April 21, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (April 16, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update(April 9, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (April 3, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 30, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 27, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 26, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 : COVID-19 Provider Update (March 25, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-5 has replaced the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Medicaid Provider Updates listed below. See Informational Bulletin 20-5 for the latest updates. Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Medicaid Provider Update (March 24, 2020) Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Medicaid Provider Update (March 17, 2020) Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Medicaid Provider Update (March 14, 2020) Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Provider Update (March 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-4 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (May 21, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (May 12, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (March 16, 2023) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (May 17, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (April 7, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (February 25, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (January 26, 2021) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (October 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (July 28, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (June 18, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (April 8, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-4 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services During the COVID-19 Declared Emergency (March 21, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-3 : Changes to LaMedicaid.com Website (April 23, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-3 : Changes to LaMedicaid.com Website (March 31, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-3 : Changes to LaMedicaid.com Website (May 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-2 : 2020 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates (March 4, 2020) Informational Bulletin 20-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 20-1 : Telemedicine and Telehealth Billing Changes for RHCs and FQHCs (May 20, 2022) Informational Bulletin 20-1 : Telemedicine and Telehealth Billing Changes for RHCs and FQHCs (January 10, 2020) 2019 Informational Bulletin 19-16 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 19-16 : LPC and LMFT Reimbursement at FQHCs and RHCs (November 1, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-15 has been retired. Please refer to the fee schedule. Informational Bulletin 19-15 : Hospice Fee Schedule Federal Fiscal Year 2020 (November 1, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-14 : Act 370 – Limitation on Hours of Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (October 15, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-13 has been retired. Please refer to Informational Bulletin 25-29. Informational Bulletin 19-13 : Electronic Visit Verification for EPSDT Personal Care Services (October 14, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-12 : Extended Home Health Modifiers (June 20, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-11 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Billing Changes (May 18, 2022) Informational Bulletin 19-11 : Telemedicine/Telehealth Billing Changes (May 19, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-10 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Durable Medical Equipment. Informational Bulletin 19-10 : Oxygen Probe Coverage (June 10, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-9 : Definitive Drug Testing (February 23, 2021) Informational Bulletin 19-9 : Definitive Drug Testing (July 19, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-9 : Definitive Drug Testing (May 1, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-8 : CLIA Number Information (January 3, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-8 : CLIA Number Information (July 1, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-8 : CLIA Number Information (May 1, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-7 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 19-7 : Behavioral Health Alternate Payment Methodology in FQHCs and RHCs (April 12, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-6 : Member Reassignment Policy Core Elements Information (March 4, 2024) Informational Bulletin 19-6 : Member Reassignment Policy Core Elements Information (May 6, 2022) Informational Bulletin 19-6 :Member Reassignment Policy Core Elements Information (March 22, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-5 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 19-5 : Breast Pump Coverage – Attestation and Equipment Requirements (February 12, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-4 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 19-4 : 2019 HCPCS and Physician-Administered Drug Reimbursement Updates (February 6, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (January 29, 2026) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (October 7, 2025) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (October 1, 2025) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (September 16, 2025) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (February 25, 2025) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (February 3, 2025) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (August 23, 2024) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (August 9, 2024) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (April 2, 2024) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (March 4, 2024) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (December 12, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (November 28, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (July 31, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (June 15, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (April 13, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (April 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (February 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (January 17, 2023) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (June 6, 2022) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (December 30, 2021) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (December 16, 2021) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (December 10, 2021) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (September 8, 2021) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (December 18, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (June 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (June 16, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (March 16, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (March 12, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (January 27, 2020) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (November 4, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (October 7, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution(August 30, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-3 : Medicaid Provider Issue Resolution (January 18, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-2 : EPSDT Personal Care Services – Administration of Medicine (January 9, 2019) Informational Bulletin 19-1 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 19-1 : Reimbursement for Lynch Syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Genetic Testing (January 8, 2019) 2018 Informational Bulletin 18-22 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 18-22 : Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (October 6, 2020) Informational Bulletin 18-22 : Non Invasive Prenatal Testing  (December 20, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-21 has been retired. Please refer to the fee schedule. Informational Bulletin 18-21 : Immunization Coverage Update – Hepatitis B Adult 2 Dose Vaccine (December 13, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-20 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Applied Behavior Analysis. Informational Bulletin 18-20 : New Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Codes (December 12, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-19 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Durable Medical Equipment. Informational Bulletin 18-19 : Durable Medical Equipment Coverage of Electric Breast Pumps (November 30, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-18 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Durable Medical Equipment. Informational Bulletin 18-18 : Reimbursement for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices (November 30, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-17 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Home Health. Informational Bulletin 18-17 : Physician Requirements for Ordering Home Health Services: Face-to-Face Encounter Documentation (November 21, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-16 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Home Health. Informational Bulletin 18-16 : Home Health Program: Federal and State Changes (November 21, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-15 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 18-15 : Preventive Medicine Visits for Women (November 15, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-14 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Behavioral Health Services. Informational Bulletin 18-14 : Act 582 – Providers of Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment or Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (November 13, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-13 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-13 : Hospice Fee Schedule Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (November 1, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-12 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-12 : Non-Emergency Ambulance Program to Non-ER Provider Sites (October 26, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-11 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-11 : Physician Administered Drugs -- Reimbursement Changes (October 8, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-11 : Physician Administered Drugs -- Reimbursement Changes (October 5, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-10 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-10 : Increased Security Measures for www.lamedicaid.com Provider Portal Login, MEVS Access (September 14, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-9 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-9 : Home Health Program – Federal and State Changes (August 23, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-8 : Hospice Fee Schedule (June 14, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-7 : Common Observation Policy (May 17, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-6 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Durable Medical Equipment. Informational Bulletin 18-6 : Portable Oxygen Coverage and Reimbursement (May 11, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-5 : Rehabilitation Therapy Services (November 28, 2023) Informational Bulletin 18-5 : Rehabilitation Therapy Services (February 12, 2019) Informational Bulletin 18-5 : Rehabilitation Therapy Services (May 7, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-4 has been retired. Please refer to Informational Bulletin 20-23. Informational Bulletin 18-4 : 2018 Louisiana Medicaid EPSDT Periodicity Schedule (May 3, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-3 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 18-3 : Open Enrollment for Healthy Louisiana Plans (April 26, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-2 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Behavioral Health Services. Informational Bulletin 18-2 : Standardized Assessment for Members Receiving CPST and PSR (February 9, 2018) Informational Bulletin 18-1 : 2018 HCPCS and Fee Schedule Updates (February 2, 2018) 2017 Informational Bulletin 17-14 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 17-14 : Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Billing (December 12, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-13 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-13 : Clarification of Louisiana Medicaid Policy Regarding Pediatric Moderate Conscious Sedation (December 12, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-12 has been retired. Please refer to the Medicaid Services Manual, Applied Behavior Analysis. Informational Bulletin 17-12 : Applied Behavior Analysis Services (Retired. Refer to Medicaid Services Manual, Applied Behavior Analysis.) Informational Bulletin 17-11 has been retired, effective October 9, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Informational Bulletin 17-11 : Changes to Pharmacy Services due to Tropical Storm Nate (October 6, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-10 has been retired, effective October 9, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Informational Bulletin 17-10 : Changes to Durable Medical Equipment due to Tropical Storm Nate (October 6, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-9 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-9 : Managed Care Organization (MCO) Pharmacy Reimbursement and Appeals (October 3, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-8 : Louisiana Healthcare Connections Pharmacy Claims Processor Change (September 6, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-8 : Louisiana Healthcare Connections Pharmacy Claims Processor Change (September 5, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-7 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-7 : Hurricane Harvey Provider Assistance FAQs (November 22, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-7 : Hurricane Harvey Provider Assistance FAQs (September 15, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-7 : Hurricane Harvey Provider Assistance FAQs (September 3, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-7 : Hurricane Harvey Provider Assistance FAQs (September 2, 2017) Resources Texas Medicaid Client Eligibility Instructions for Louisiana Providers Hurricane Harvey -- Louisiana Nursing Home Facilities Memorandum MCO Call Center Contact Information Nursing Facility Coordination Q&A Informational Bulletin 17-6 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-6 : Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT Code 90686) Age Revision (August 15, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-5 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-5 : Admissions for Post-Acute Care (July 27, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-4 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-4 : Amerigroup Name Change (July 24, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-3 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-3 : Open Enrollment for Healthy Louisiana Plans (April 19, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-2 : Opioid Epidemic (February 10, 2017) Informational Bulletin 17-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 17-1 : Naloxone Standing Order (January 16, 2018) Informational Bulletin 17-1 : Naloxone Standing Order (January 24, 2017) 2016 Informational Bulletin 16-24 : VFC Coverage of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine, CPT Code 90651 (Retired) Informational Bulletin 16-23 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-23 : Papanicolaou Test (Pap Test) Age Criteria (September 22, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-23 : Papanicolaou Test (Pap Test) Age Criteria (November 22, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-22 : Billing Immunization Administration Code 90472 (November 22, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-21 : Global Maternity Procedure Codes (June 16, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-21 : Global Maternity Procedure Codes (November 1, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-20 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-20 : Open Enrollment for Healthy Louisiana Plans (October 7, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-19 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 16-19 : Breast Reconstruction Post Mastectomy (September 14, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-18 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 16-18 : Medicaid Policy: Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA) (September 6, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-17 : Prevention of Unintended Pregnancy and Risks Associated with Zika (September 2, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-16 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-16 : Emergency Contraception Preferred Products as a Medicaid MCO Outpatient Pharmacy Benefit (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-16 : Emergency Contraception Preferred Products as a Medicaid MCO Outpatient Pharmacy Benefit (August 29, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-15 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-15 : Private Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (February 20, 2025) Informational Bulletin 16-15 : Private Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (May 2, 2023) Informational Bulletin 16-15 : Private Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (January 17, 2023) Informational Bulletin 16-15 : Private Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-15 : Private Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare Advantage Plan Update Request Change (August 24, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-14 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-14 : Common Treatment Plan Elements for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services (August 11, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-13 : Request for Consideration of Medical & Dental Benefit Coverage for Louisiana Medicaid (July 13, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-12 : Prevention of Zika Virus in Louisiana  (August 11, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-12 : Prevention of Zika Virus in Louisiana  (June 23, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-11 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (July 20, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (May 22, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (April 30, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (August 21, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (November 1, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-11 : Billing and Ordering Guidance for Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Implants (May 20, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-10 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Members with Commercial Insurance and Medicaid (December 2, 2025) Informational Bulletin 16-10 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Members with Commercial Insurance and Medicaid (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-10 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Members with Commercial Insurance and Medicaid (May 11, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-9 has been retired. Please refer to Informational Bulletin 25-27. Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (April 15, 2024) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (January 6, 2023) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (July 8, 2020) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (April 22, 2020) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (July 31, 2019) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (October 31, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (June 28, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (April 7, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-9 : 340B Policy Clarification (April 19, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-8 : Managing Third Party Liability (TPL) Updates for Medicaid Enrollees (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-8 : Managing Third Party Liability (TPL) Updates for Medicaid Enrollees (April 1, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-7 : Professional Services Fluoride Varnish Program Policy (June 27, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-7 : Professional Services Fluoride Varnish Program Policy (March 17, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-6 : Billing/Claims Submission Processes for Specialized Behavioral Health Services for Members Enrolled in One or More of The Following: Healthy Louisiana, Magellan or Fee-for-Service Medicaid (March 17, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-5 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (September 12, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (September 7, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (September 4, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (July 24, 2018) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (August 4, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-5 : Managed Care Plan Progesterone Billing and Ordering Guide (March 30, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-4 : Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Process for Nursing Home Placement (February 24, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-3 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Non-CSoC Healthy Louisiana Members (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-3 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Non-CSoC Healthy Louisiana Members (February 22, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-2 : Claims Processing Edits for Provider Taxonomy (February 25, 2016) Informational Bulletin 16-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 16-1 : Billing for Rehabilitation Services (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 16-1 : Billing for Rehabilitation Services (March 24, 2016) 2015 Informational Bulletin 15-21 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-21 : Behavioral Health Service Provider Licensing Rule (November 18, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-20 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-20 : Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation for Nursing Home Residents (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-20 : Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation for Nursing Home Residents (November 30, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-19 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-19 : Authorization of IOP, Detox, TGH and Inpatient Specialized Behavioral Health Services - Effective Dec. 1, 2015 (October 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-18 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-18 : Authorization of Specialized Behavioral Health Outpatient Services - Effective Dec. 1, 2015 (October 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (November 6, 2025) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (January 31, 2024) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (April 27, 2023) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (October 20, 2021) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (May 11, 2016) Informational Bulletin 15-17 : Billing for Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Dual Eligibles (October 8, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-16 has been retired. Please refer to the MCO Manual. Informational Bulletin 15-16 : Medicaid Transportation Coverage- Published 10/7/20 Informational Bulletin 15-16 : Medicaid Transportation Coverage- Published 9/25/20 Informational Bulletin 15-16 : Medicaid Transportation Coverage- Published 10/23/18 Informational Bulletin 15-16 : Medicaid Transportation Coverage- Published 10/1/15 Informational Bulletin 15-15 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-15 : Completion of Assessment for Certain Specialized Mental Health Services Available Only Through 1915(i) Program Prior to 12/1/15 (September 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-14 : Timely Notification Requirements for Specialized Behavioral Health Inpatient Admission (January 10, 2023) Informational Bulletin 15-14 : Timely Notification Requirements for Specialized Behavioral Health Inpatient Admission (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-14 : Timely Notification Requirements for Specialized Behavioral Health Inpatient Admission (September 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-13 : Identification of Louisiana Medicaid Enrollees' Current Bayou Health Plan for Specialized Behavioral Health Services and NEMT (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-13 : Identification of Louisiana Medicaid Enrollees' Current Bayou Health Plan for Specialized Behavioral Health Services and NEMT (September 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-12 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-12 : Open Enrollment for Managed Care Plans (September 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-11 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-11 : Behavioral Health Provider Next Steps Toward Integration (July 16, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-10 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-10 : Applied Behavior Analysis (May 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-9 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-9 : Shared Savings Close Out Notice (April 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-8 : Certification of Behavioral Health Providers (September 15, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-8 : Certification of Behavioral Health Providers (April 13, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-7 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-7 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Managed Care Members (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-7 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Managed Care Members (March 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-6 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-6 : MCO CPT/HCPCS Update (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-6 : MCO CPT/HCPCS Update (March 25, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-5 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-5 : Retrospective Eligibility Requests for Precertification (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 15-5 : Retrospective Eligibility Requests for Precertification (July 16, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-5 : Retrospective Eligibility Requests for Precertification (April 6, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-4 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-4 : Medicaid Recipient Insurance Updates (February 25, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-3 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-3 : Covered and Non-Covered Inpatient Hospital Days (February 12, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-2 : EPSDT Personal Care Services (PCS) (January 30, 2015) Informational Bulletin 15-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 15-1 : Elective Deliveries (January 28, 2015) 2014 Informational Bulletin 14-3 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 14-3 : Non-OB Anesthesia Services and Claims (August 25, 2014) Informational Bulletin 14-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 14-2 : Bayou Health Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request and Appeals Process (August 20, 2014) Informational Bulletin 14-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 14-1 : Bayou Health ICD-10 Provider Testing (August 8, 2014) 2013 Informational Bulletin 13-3 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 13-3 : Dispensing Prescription Medication In the Event of an Emergency Informational Bulletin 13-2 has been retired. Please see Informational Bulletin 19-3. Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (August 2, 2018) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (March 27, 2018) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (August 2, 2017) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (April 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (October 28, 2014) Informational Bulletin 13-2 : Medicaid Managed Care Claims Disputes and Resolution (April 8, 2013) Informational Bulletin 13-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 13-1 : National Correct Coding Initiative 2012 Informational Bulletin 12-31 : Healthy Louisiana Members and Plan Choice vs. Provider Steering (June 8, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-31 : Healthy Louisiana Members and Plan Choice vs. Provider Steering (April 25, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-31 : Healthy Louisiana Members and Plan Choice vs. Provider Steering (February 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-30 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-30 : Pharmacy Benefit and Out of Network Policies (November 9, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-30 : Pharmacy Benefit and Out of Network Policies (October 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-29 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-29 : Pharmacy Benefit and Protocols for Synagis (October 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-28 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-28 : General Provider Information for Concurrent Review (February 5, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-28 : General Provider Information for Concurrent Review (December 21, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-28 : General Provider Information for Concurrent Review (October 26, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-28 : General Provider Information for Concurrent Review (June 25, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-27 is retired. Please see Informational Bulletin 19-3. Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (July 2, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 22, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 20, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (February 9, 2018) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (July 28, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (March 24, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (February 20, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (November 29, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (September 1, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 1, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (April 15, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (July 21, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (January 23, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (January 15, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (January 14, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 10, 2014) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (February 14, 2014) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 13, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (May 14, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (May 8, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (March 7, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (July 18, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (July 2, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-27 : Provider Issue Escalation and Resolution (June 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-26 : Billing Bayou Health Members  (June 11, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-25 : Hospital Claims Payment for Dental Services by an Oral Surgeon (January 5, 2023) Informational Bulletin 12-25 : Hospital Claims Payment for Dental Services by an Oral Surgeon (November 24, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-25 : Hospital Claims Payment for Dental Services by an Oral Surgeon (June 6, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-24 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-24 : Bayou Health and Home Health Nursing Services (May 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-23 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-23 : Effective Date of Health Plan Enrollment (June 5, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-22 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-22 : NICU Precert/Authorization of Days and Concurrent Review (August 28, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-22 : NICU Precert/Authorization of Days and Concurrent Review (May 21, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-21 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-21 : OB Admit/Birth Notification (May 11, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-20 is retired. Informational Bulletin 12-20 : Situational Fax Numbers for Hospitals to Submit Clinical Information and/or Prior Authorization Requests (August 28, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-20 : Situational Fax Numbers for Hospitals to Submit Clinical Information and/or Prior Authorization Requests (May 7, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-19 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-19 : Hospital Observation Hours (August 28, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-19 : Hospital Observation Hours (May 11, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-18 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (June 16, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (November 10, 2014) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (April 24, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (February 18, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (June 14, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (May 14, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-18 : Billing for Behavioral Health Services for Bayou Health Members (May 7, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-17 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-17 : Provider Registry and Provider Directories (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-17 : Provider Registry and Provider Directories (May 28, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-17 : Provider Registry and Provider Directories (February 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-17 : Provider Registry and Provider Directories (April 10, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-16 : Algorithm for Auto-Assignment to a Health Plan for Specialized Behavioral Health Services (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-16 : Algorithm for Auto-Assignment to a Health Plan for Specialized Behavioral Health Services (December 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-16 : Algorithm for Auto-Assignment to a Health Plan (February 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-16 : Algorithm for Auto Assignment to Health Plan (January 31, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-15 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-15 : Informational Bulletin 12-15: Referral and Prior Authorization Policies (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-15 : Referral and Prior Authorization Policies (September 29, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-15 : Referral and Prior Authorization Policies (August 23, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-15 : Referral and Prior Authorization Policies (May 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-14 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (March 2, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (February 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (March 6, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (May 30, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (May 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-14 : Administrative Support to Primary Care Physicians for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Screenings (March 29, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-13 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-13 : Provider Reimbursement and Cash Flow (April 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-13 : Provider Reimbursement and Cash Flow (March 9, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-12 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-12 : Bayou Health Enrollees Who Move to an Area Where Bayou Health is Not Yet Implemented (March 6, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-11 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-11 : Vision Services for Bayou Health Members (February 23, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-9 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-9 : How Bayou Health Will Affect EPSDT and General Claim Submission (February 16, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-8 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (October 7, 2020) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (October 2, 2020) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (February 25, 2019) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (February 11, 2016) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (October 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (February 12, 2014) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (June 1, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (February 21, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (May 30, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-8 : How to Schedule Non-Emergency Transportation Services (NEMT) (February 15, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-7 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-7 : Reimbursement for Emergency Care (February 22, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-6 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-6 : Provider Relations Contact Information (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-6 : Provider Relations Contact Information (May 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-6 : Provider Relations Contact Information (August 28, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-6 : Provider Relations Contact Information (February 13, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-5 : Newborn Enrollment (March 4, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-5 : Newborn Enrollment (February 16, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-4 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-4 : Continuity of Care for Pregnant Women (February 24, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (October 1, 2025) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (January 20, 2021) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (January 6, 2021) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (April 17, 2019) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (September 1, 2017) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (February 1, 2015) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (July 31, 2013) Informational Bulletin 12-3 : Member ID Cards (February 8, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-2 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-2 : Referrals Issued Prior to Go Live (May 30, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-1 has been retired. Informational Bulletin 12-1 : Members Assigned to "Wrong" Health Plan or "Wrong" PCP & Health Plan's Policies and Procedures for Payment In-Network and Out-of-Network  (May 25, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-1 : Members Assigned to "Wrong" Health Plan or "Wrong" PCP & Health Plan's Policies and Procedures for Payment In-Network and Out-of-Network  (April 13, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-1 : Members Assigned to "Wrong" Health Plan or "Wrong" PCP & Health Plan's Policies and Procedures for Payment In-Network and Out-of-Network  (March 30, 2012) Informational Bulletin 12-1 : Members Assigned to "Wrong" Health Plan or "Wrong" PCP & Health Plan's Policies and Procedures for Payment In-Network and Out-of-Network  (February 6, 2012) Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Healthy Louisiana newsletter and have important information updates delivered to your inbox. 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