http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/7 Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2811 DHH would like to recognize its nurses for the tremendous job they do each day in promoting public health and for the selfless care they provide during times of emergencies. This is National Nurses Week, May 6-12, set aside to honor all of America's 3.1 million registered nurses, including the more than 54,000 nurses in Louisiana. National Nurses Week is the time of year designated to recognize and celebrate these professionals and highlight the work they do every day to save lives and help people achieve better heath. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT 7-2811 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2267 The following are required forms for Community Choices Waiver. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:31:00 GMT 7-2267 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2272 Community Choices Waiver (CCW) Quick Start Procedures Manual. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:53:00 GMT 7-2272 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2784 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have awarded Louisiana funding for rental assistance to help extremely low-income people who have disabilities find affordable housing in their communities. This opportunity, provided through HUD, is a result of the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (PRA Demo). PRA Demo assists people with disabilities who earn less than 30 percent of the median income in their parish of residence and require long-term services and supports to live in their community as independently as possible. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:21:00 GMT 7-2784 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2770 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is seeking viable, budget neutral strategies that will assist Louisiana with promoting and facilitating the purchase of Long-Term Care Partnership qualified insurance policies, a product that allows individuals to prepare for their long-term care needs and protect their assets should they ultimately need to seek Medicaid assistance. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:47:00 GMT 7-2770 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2727 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein announced mid-year reductions at the agency that will save $51.8 million in State General Fund for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. These reductions have a total impact of $82.6 million for this Fiscal Year, when federal funds that would be used to match affected programs and services are considered. DHH’s reductions are part of the State’s overall mid-year reduction plan that addresses the budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:30:00 GMT 7-2727 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2708 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is seeking creative, innovative and viable strategies that will assist Louisiana with restructuring the organization and delivery of Medicaid services to individuals receiving Medicaid-funded Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:49:00 GMT 7-2708 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2485 DHH is offering special recognition to its nursing staff during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, a week set aside to honor all of America’s 3.1 million registered nurses, including the more than 54,000 nurses in Louisiana. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:00 GMT 7-2485 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2381 The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has reached a settlement in a class action brought by Medicaid beneficiaries of the Long-Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) Program. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:02:00 GMT 7-2381 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2353 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT 7-2353 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2327 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:45:00 GMT 7-2327 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2266 The following documents are resource materials for Community Choices Waiver. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:44:00 GMT 7-2266 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2271 The following documents are informational handouts for Community Choices Waiver. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:43:00 GMT 7-2271 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2268 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:19:00 GMT 7-2268 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1418 OTIS log-in screens, training materials and other resources for the Department of Health and Hospitals. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:30:00 GMT 7-1418 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1434 The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from qualified organizations that can demonstrate the capacity to provide case management services to adults participating in OAAS-operated THSCI program either for the entire state or certain geographical areas. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT 7-1434 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/239 Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon and Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine today unveiled the Louisiana Long-term Care Partnership Program, which will provide Louisianians with coverage for their long-term health care needs. The program will protect residents from being forced to exhaust their assets to become Medicaid eligible if they are faced with requiring long-term care, such as nursing home care or care due to a condition such as Alzheimer’s disease. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT 7-239 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/360 Louisiana’s efforts to improve the quality of care for aging and elderly citizens took another step forward on August 1, 2008 with the opening of a second location offering PACE services. PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, offers seniors a variety of services to address medical, social and personal care needs. The Baton Rouge program is made possible by a three-way partnership between the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT 7-360 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/411 Louisiana’s effort to improve the quality of care for aging and elderly citizens took another step forward with the approval by the federal government of a plan to encourage closure of older, low-occupancy homes. This follows two other reforms for long-term care undertaken by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT 7-411 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/421 The time spent waiting to receive home and community-based services through the Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver will soon be over for 1,500 seniors and adults with disabilities. That’s because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recently given its approval to the state’s request to add an additional 1,500 Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver slots, allowing for a total of 4,403 persons to now receive these services. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT 7-421