As the only state in the Deep South to adopt Medicaid
Expansion, Louisiana has made great strides to improve healthcare access for its residents. Still, despite over 500,000 individuals obtaining health insurance coverage under Medicaid expansion, our 2022 state’s health ranking is 50th in the country. This figure represents a clear disconnect between in having insurance coverage and access to quality, equitable healthcare treatment and preventative care. Just as LCHE led the Campaign for Healthcare for Everyone- Louisiana that resulted in Medicaid Expansion becoming a reality, we continue to advocate fair wages, quality education, affordable housing and safe neighborhoods.

In 2020, LCHE announced its LA40by2030 Bold Vision along with policy recommendations as blueprint to boosting Louisiana’s health ranking to 40th by 2030. To this end, LCHE continues its advocacy efforts to advance policies aimed at increasing behavioral health support for Louisiana’s youth and advancing women’s health through the newly established Louisiana Office on Women’s Health.