Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
October 12, 2026
10:00 a.m.
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

BUSINESS
 1. Update from the Louisiana Department of Health on the status of the Medicaid managed care organization contract for Healthy Blue.
 2. Update from the Office of Women's Health and Community Health on OWHCH initiatives.
 3. Discussion with Second Harvest Food Bank on community partner relationships.
 4. Presentation from Louisiana State Police on background check requirements for health care providers pursuant to Act No. 802 of the 2026 Regular Session.
 5. Discussion with the Department of Children and Family Services on workforce, caseloads, contracts, and confidentiality.

CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

ADJOURNMENT

Persons who do not feel comfortable giving testimony in person may submit a prepared statement in accordance with Senate Rule 13.79, in lieu of appearing before the committee. Statements may be emailed to sh&w@legis.la.gov and must be received by the committee secretary at least four hours prior to the meeting to be included in the record for this committee meeting.

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Persons desiring to participate in the meeting should utilize appropriate protective health measures and observe the recommended and appropriate social distancing.