Update to Hepatitis C treatment coverage for Medicaid recipients, Medicaid Open Enrollment
LA HAP Bulletin for 6/12/18 Updated Hepatitis C coverage criteria for Medicaid recipients Louisiana Medicaid has finalized updated guidance regarding coverage of Hepatitis C medications. Documentation of fibrosis staging is no longer a requirement for HIV/HCV coinfected individuals...
Read moreUpdate to AlwaysCare coverage policy, LA HAP staffing announcement
LA HAP Bulletin for 5/23/18 Changes to AlwaysCare dental & vision policies After being purchased by Unum, AlwaysCare has begun making changes to their coverage policies and is transitioning to work exclusively in the group market. They have recently...
Read moreUpdated income guidelines in effect, tax filing webinar slides, correspondence sent to AARP Medicare clients
LA HAP Bulletin for 4/3/18 Updated FPIG guidelines in effect Following Louisiana Medicaid’s adoption of the 2018 Federal Income Poverty Guidelines in March, LA HAP is now assessing income eligibility for applicants based on these guidelines. Tax filing...
Read more2018 LA HAP Open Enrollment Factsheet
2018 Open Enrollment Factsheet Click the link above to see how LA HAP clients fared during Open Enrollment for the 2018 plan year. Please feel free to share with your networks!
Read moreBiktarvy added to uninsured formulary, updated Ramsell form, Rite Aid pharmacy transition
LA HAP Bulletin for 3/2/18 Biktarvy added to uninsured formulary BIKTARVY (bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) has been added to the LA HAP uninsured formulary effective 3/1/18. Insured clients may access Biktarvy provided it is covered by their primary...
Read moreMedicare premium payment issues, Ramsell user account deactivations
LA HAP Bulletin for 2/15/18 Medicare premium payments Several of our Medicare clients have experienced an issue where their Part D or Medigap insurance company has enrolled them in a billing program to automatically withdraw premium payments from their...
Read moreJuluca added to uninsured formulary
LA HAP Bulletin for 1/16/18 Juluca added to LA HAP uninsured formulary Juluca (dolutegravir + rilpivirine) is now covered for uninsured LA HAP clients, effective today (1/16/18). Insured clients may access Juluca as long as it is covered...
Read moreIncome documentation grace period, clarification on income calculation, expediting application processing, staffing change
LA HAP Bulletin for 1/10/18 2018 Income Documentation Grace Period When submitting applications, please submit 2018 documentation for clients whenever possible. To allow for the transition into the new year, the following forms of 2017 documentation will still...
Read moreYear-end considerations for LA HAP clients
LA HAP Bulletin for 12/20/18 Year-end considerations for LA HAP clients Opportunities to enroll in 2018 coverage after the December 15th deadline • Residents of hurricane-affected parishes can take advantage of a Special Enrollment Period until December 31st to...
Read moreMavyret and Vosevi added to uninsured formulary, Open Enrollment 2018 information available
LA HAP Bulletin for 11/1/17 Mavyret, Vosevi added to LA HAP uninsured/Medicaid formulary Two medications for the treatment of Hepatitis C, Mavyret (glecaprevir 100mg / pibrentasvir 40mg) and Vosevi (sofosbuvir 400mg / velpatasvir 100mg / voxilaprevir 100mg) have...
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