Biktarvy 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...
Read moreUpcoming LA HAP Open Enrollment webinars, Medicare Open Enrollment, early recertification packets, CareCredit cards
LA HAP Bulletin for 10/12/17 LA HAP Open Enrollment Webinars Next Week All case managers and other assisters who work with LA HAP clients should participate in our Open Enrollment 2018 Webinar, which will be offered on Monday...
Read moreUpdated documentation requirements for HCV-infected LA HAP/Medicaid clients, documenting payments for past-due premiums
LA HAP Bulletin for 9/29/17 Revised documentation requirements for LA HAP/Medicaid Hepatitis C subprogram recipients As we continue conversations with Medicaid, Ramsell, medical providers and HRSA around Hepatitis C medication access, we have determined that we are able...
Read moreClarification on LA HAP coverage of dental and vision services
LA HAP Bulletin for 6-21-17 (updated 7-25-17 and 1-3-19) Clarification on LA HAP coverage of dental and vision services This Bulletin seeks to clarify LA HAP’s scope of coverage regarding dental and vision services. Please contact Alicia at 504-568-5489...
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