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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations
Reissued Feburary 13, 2025
Page 4 of H-1400 Replacing November 22, 2022
Revised/added text indicated by underscore
Deleted text indicated by “**”
Renewal
Renewals may be extended up to 12 months and is determined by the physician’s statement regarding the projected length of remaining treatment.
Consider the following when determining continued eligibility:
• ** • Continuous need for treatment of breast and/or cervical cancer based on the treating physician’s statement regarding the projected length of remaining treatment,
• Creditable insurance coverage, and
Note: Insurance that is paid by Medicaid through the LaHIPP program is not considered creditable insurance and therefore, does not affect eligibility for BCC.
• Age (under 65).
H-1420.8 NOTICE OF DECISION
Send the appropriate notice of decision to the applicant/enrollee.
Note: Applicants/beneficiaries that do not meet the eligibility requirements shall be referred to the FFM for enrollment in a qualified health plan (QHP).