MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to address oversight gaps in the managed care incentive payment program

This resolution requests the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to improve oversight of its Medicaid Managed Care Incentive Payment (MCIP) program, which funds services like food boxes, transportation, and care navigation for Medicaid recipients. It responds to a 2024 audit identifying $2.5 billion in program spending without clear metrics to track health outcomes or return on investment. LDH must submit quarterly progress reports to the House Health Committee starting October 2025, detailing how it will refine metrics to measure program effectiveness and align with Medicaid goals. The resolution directly affects LDH, managed care organizations (MCOs) receiving funds, and Louisiana’s Medicaid beneficiaries, aiming to ensure public funds achieve measurable health improvements.