June 2012

6/14/12 - 11:13 AM by Pamela Fisher
The Department of Health and Hospitals announces major change to the provision of healthcare services for waiver recipients, requiring most people on Medicaid waivers to get their non-waiver services through Bayou Health.
Read more … Bayou Health To Include Waiver Recipients

6/13/12 - 09:11 AM by Pamela Fisher
On May 16, 2012, the Advocacy Center held its Third Annual Harvesting Hope Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans, raising more than $42,000 of much-needed funds to continue its work to protect, empower, and advocate for people with disabilities and seniors throughout Louisiana.
Read more … AC Holds Third Annual Harvesting Hope Luncheon

6/13/12 - 09:00 AM by Pamela Fisher
AC will hold a Mental Health Forum on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 9:30am-12:00pm in Lafayette, LA. Representatives from Magellan, Medicaid, the Office of Behavioral Health, and the Advocacy Center are scheduled to attend.
Read more … Get Answers To Your Mental Health Questions!

6/13/12 - 08:39 AM by Pamela Fisher
AC's Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program will be reviewed by federal agencies on July 10-12, 2012. In preparation for this review, the public is welcome to submit comments about the PAIMI program.
Read more … AC Announces Federal Monitoring Visit for PAIMI Program