Provider News Feed
Read the latest news and information from MCNA for our Louisiana Medicaid and CHIP providers.
Updated COVID Toolkit Now Available
Posted: August 4, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health has released an updated COVID toolkit that includes key messaging about the surge in cases across the state, the Delta variant, vaccine access, and the new mask mandate. It also includes tools such as social graphics, sample posts, a fact sheet, and a printable “thank you for masking" poster. Click here to access the COVID toolkit.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: July 26, 2021
A new version of the Louisiana Provider Manual is now available. Please click here for an overview of the changes included in this version. You can download a copy of the Louisiana Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/louisiana.
Open Enrollment 2021
Posted: July 2, 2021
The annual open enrollment period for all Medicaid Managed Care and Dental Plans begins October 15, 2021, and ends at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2021. During this time, enrollees will have the option of choosing a dental and health plan. Please read Informational Bulletin 21-12 from the Louisiana Department of Health to learn more, including your role in the enrollment process.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: May 29, 2021
A new version of the Louisiana Provider Manual is now available. Please click here for an overview of the changes included in this version. You can download a copy of the Louisiana Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/louisiana.
Member Choice Period Ends March 31
Posted: January 27, 2021
All current enrollees in the Louisiana EPSDT and Adult Denture dental programs have the opportunity to choose their dental plan if they did not make a choice during Open Enrollment. This choice period ends on March 31, 2021. Click here learn more. We are offering several new Value-Added Services (VAS) for all Louisiana Medicaid enrollees that select MCNA as their dental plan. Please click here to see all VAS that MCNA offers to members.
Updated Provider Manual
Posted: January 6, 2021
A new version of the Louisiana Provider Manual is now available Please click here for an overview of the changes that were made. You can download a copy of the Louisiana Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/louisiana.
New Mailing Address for Claims
Posted: January 4, 2021
Effective immediately, MCNA has a new mailing address for the submission of paper claims. Please click here for the new mailing address and more information about claims submission options with MCNA.
Medicaid Dental Program Changes
Posted: December 23, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has posted a new Dental Provider Bulletin containing information and FAQ's gathered during their recent Medicaid eligibility systems dental provider training sessions. Click here to view the bulletin and learn more about the program changes coming in January 2021.
Updated Provider Manual
Posted: December 18, 2020
A new version of the Louisiana Provider Manual is now available with an effective date of January 1, 2021. Please click here for an overview of the changes included in this version. You can download a copy of the Louisiana Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/louisiana.
Web-Based Medicaid Eligibility Verification System
Posted: November 19, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is offering online provider training sessions in support of the use of the e-MEVS application, an electronic Medicaid Eligibility Verification System. Click here to see the dates for these important training sessions and to learn more about the changes to Louisiana Medicaid coming in January 2021.