Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Newsletter Special Edition

Statewide Disability Resources

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2022 Legislative Session: Disability Related Legislation

The 2022 Regular Legislative Session ended Monday, June 6. The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs made recommendations on over 40 legislative instruments, which can be found on the Governor's Office of Disability Affairs' tracking document for disability related legislation, which is being updated as legislation is being signed into law by Governor Edwards. Over 100 legislative instruments were tracked throughout the legislative session.

Register for the Annual Governor's Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) Conference

In celebration of 32nd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Governor's Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) will host its annual conference on the week of July 25-28, 2022! The GODA Conference will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Conference session topics include: Alzheimer, Employment and Economic Empowerment, Higher Education, Home and Community Based Supports, Inclusive Disaster Preparation, Intersectionality, Mental Health and Voting. Register for the GODA Conference at this link.

Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs Schedule of Quarterly Meetings June 2022

The Full Council meets on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 1PM in the Press Room on the 4th Floor of the Capitol. People can also join the meeting via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87590255554?pwd=OGI0RXFCRUtqc2RPdlVWWjJDU2l2Zz09    The agendas of all GACDA Meetings can be found at this link. The GACDA Committees will meet via zoom on the following days and times: Legislative Committee will meet on Friday, June 10 at 10AM via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81195373155?pwd=eC80dWFKMDVEa1NGU2J3MGpTMlc3dz09    Education Committee will meet on Friday, June 10 at 1PM via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86577932384?pwd=OFo0NmlpV01tVjIwZnlZYjBPN2hDQT09.     Accessibility Committee will meet on Monday, June 13 at 1PM via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82721702671.   Transportation Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 14 at 2PM via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86927715418?pwd=NEJMQzhHVWE2MEE3SzJtK2lxNkxpQT09.

Medicaid Pink Letter Campaign

Pink letters were mailed to every Medicaid household in early May. If you don’t get your pink letter by the end of May, Louisiana Medicaid has the incorrect mailing address for you. You need to update your contact information as soon as possible. You can update your information in the way that is easiest for you:  • Log on to: MyMedicaid.la.gov • Email: MyMedicaid@la.gov • Call your health plan at: Aetna Better Health: 1-855-242-0802 Amerihealth Caritas: 1-888-756-0004 Healthy Blue: 1-844-521-6941 Louisiana Healthcare Connections: 1-866-595-8133 UnitedHealthcare: 1-866-675-1607 • Call Medicaid Customer service at 1-888-342-6207, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you got your pink letter, great news! Medicaid has your correct mailing address. Medicaid sends letters to members when it is time to renew or they need more information. If you get a letter in the mail, follow the instructions in the letter and respond immediately. Members who elected to receive communications electronically should watch their email for a notification to check their online account. If Louisiana Medicaid does not have your current information, you could miss important letters about your health insurance coverage and risk losing your health coverage even if you are eligible.