In Louisiana, people depend on Medicaid more than almost anywhere else in the country, with about one-third of the state ...

Here's a look at the main components of the bill and how the changes could affect tax cuts, Medicaid, food stamps, offshore ...

Bill Cassidy’s office in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The group demonstrated in hopes of persuading Sen.

The new Medicaid work rules in President Trump's tax-and-spending law put states on a tight timetable for setting up systems to notify millions of recipients about the requirements — and to track if ...

States must begin verifying millions of Medicaid enrollees’ monthly work status by the end of next year — a task some critics say states will have a hard time carrying out. A provision in the tax ...

Louisiana lawmakers pass resolution asking Congress to halt Medicaid cuts and collaborate with states on responsible reform strategies.

Louisiana is one of 30 states with criminal penalties related to HIV exposure. Most were created in the 1980s during the AIDS ...

A new work-for-Medicaid mandate racing through Congress may leave many in Louisiana without health insurance.

The reality Study after study over the decades has found that work requirements — whether they’re for Medicaid, food assistance or cash welfare — don’t have a meaningful effect on employment.

The Congressional Budget Office projects the change would save about $280 billion over six years. In Louisiana, however, it could also knock 139,000 to 158,000 adults off Medicaid in the first ...

The current proposed Medicaid work rules exclude Medicaid recipients with disabilities, mental health conditions and adults with young children.

A proposal in Congress would require some adults to document 80 hours a month of work.