Louisiana ‘ahead of the game’ on Medicaid overhaul, but funding challenges loom

Louisiana braces for impact of Medicaid cuts

Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country.

Louisiana 'ahead of the game' on Medicaid overhaul, but funding challenges loom

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Rep. Stephanie Berault, R-Slidell, who sits on the House Health and Welfare Committee, says the state is well prepared to manage upcoming changes with Medicaid — although concerns remain about the burden of new work requirements and a looming loss of federal dollars. “I don’t think it’s going to be as bad as all the panic seems to be,” Berault told The Center Square in an interview. “We’re going to have to m…

PAR Snapshot: Medicaid enrollment declines

Louisiana Medicaid enrollment has fallen to pre-pandemic levels after more than 400,000 people were removed from the taxpayer financed health insurance program over the last two years.

Louisiana ‘ahead of the game’ on Medicaid overhaul, but funding challenges loom

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Over 400,000 Louisianans lost Medicaid coverage since July 2023 New federal law adds work requirements and income checks by 2026 Louisiana’s “One Door” law aims to streamline eligibility systems State faces future budget challenges as federal Medicaid aid shrinks Rep. Stephanie Berault, R-Slidell, who sits on the House Health and Welfare Committee, says the state is well prepared to manage upcoming changes with Medicaid — al…