MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Updated payment processing method: Same Day ACH
Louisiana Medicaid·LA·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Mar 18, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
LDH (Louisiana Medicaid) is switching to Same Day ACH payment processing effective March 18, 2025. Payments may process at different times throughout the day due to bank processing windows, and delays are possible if federal funds aren't received by the distribution date/time.
Action Required
By March 18, 2025: Billing team should update cash flow expectations and patient communication protocols to account for variable Same Day ACH payment timing throughout business days. Monitor payment deposits more frequently and adjust internal financial processes to accommodate potential delays when federal funds are not received by distribution deadlines.