MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health, through its Medical Care Advisory Committee, or the creation of a subcommittee thereof, to study ways for Medicaid to invest in community-based social service organizations that address health-related social needs and determinants

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study how Medicaid funds could be used to support community organizations that help with social needs like housing, food, and employment. The study aims to lower healthcare costs and improve health outcomes by addressing the root causes of poor health rather than just treating medical symptoms. A committee will review policies in other states, gather data from various groups, and submit recommendations for new programs by February 2026. The committee will include members with expertise in social services and lived experience from people on Medicaid to guide their work.