Summary of LA HAP Dental Policies Effective in 2019
LA HAP Bulletin for 11/5/18 Summary of LA HAP Dental Policies Effective in 2019 Major changes are coming for LA HAP clients in 2019 as HIP begins a partnership with the Guardian dental insurance network. Beginning on January 1st,...
Read moreOpen Enrollment begins TOMORROW for the individual Health Insurance Marketplace
LA HAP Bulletin for 10-31-18 Open Enrollment begins TOMORROW for the individual Health Insurance Marketplace A few last reminders: All clients should make sure they have updated income information to provide to the Marketplace, their broker, or assister. Information...
Read moreSymtuza added to uninsured formulary, recent webinar slides, clarification on vision policy
LA HAP Bulletin for 10/9/18 Symtuza added to formulary for uninsured clients LA HAP has added SYMTUZA (darunavir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) to the uninsured formulary effective 10/1/18. Insured clients can access Symtuza provided it is covered by...
Read morePreparations for Tropical Storm Gordon
Preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon Governor Edwards has declared a state of emergency for all 64 Louisiana parishes in advance of Tropical Storm Gordon. LA HAP has worked with Ramsell to authorize a temporary early refill for all LA...
Read moreTrogarzo added to uninsured formulary, continuing HCV coverage for Medicaid recipients
LA HAP Bulletin for 7/5/18 Trogarzo Added to Uninsured Formulary LA HAP has added TROGARZO (ibalizumab-uiyk) an injection therapy, to the uninsured formulary effective 7/1/18. Insured clients can access Trogarzo provided it is covered by their primary insurer....
Read moreUpdate 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...
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