Around 500,000 residents of Louisiana rely on Medicare Advantage, but some argue it is too expensive.
Medicare Advantage Concerns in Congress Washington – Medicare Advantage, a personalized insurance option, is crucial for about half a million residents in Louisiana, but there’s a growing call for change from Congress. Despite its popularity, some critics argue that the Medicare Advantage program may lead to inflated health issues among patients, consequently drawing more funds […]
Louisiana companies prepare for employee insurance increases in 2026: “It’s going to be a very challenging year”
Rising Healthcare Costs Challenge Employers This summer, like clockwork, Baton Rouge’s insurance broker, Kelly Lake, is meeting with local businesses to discuss updates on employee health plans. However, this year’s conversations are proving to be especially challenging. “The upcoming 2026 rates are expected to increase at double-digit percentages,” noted Drake, an employee benefits consultant at […]
Louisiana Medicaid recipient bought a Lamborghini while receiving government assistance for years
Louisiana Woman Charged with Medicaid Fraud After Buying Lamborghini A woman from Louisiana, Candice Taylor, has been charged with fraud related to her Medicaid benefits after she allegedly purchased a Lamborghini while receiving those benefits. Taylor, 35, from Slidell, was taken into custody on Monday and has gained some notoriety as the “Medicaid Millionaire,” according […]
Louisiana pastor let go from library position for not using transgender pronouns
Pastor Fired from Library Over Pronoun Dispute A pastor in Louisiana claims he was terminated from his library position this month after declining to use preferred pronouns for transgender staff members. Luke Ash, the lead pastor at Stevendale Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, worked as a library technician at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library […]
Louisiana pastor dismissed from library position for not using a person’s chosen pronouns
Pastor Fired for Pronoun Dispute at Library A pastor in Louisiana has claimed he was dismissed from his job at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library after refusing to use a colleague’s preferred pronouns. Rev. Luke Ash stated he was let go during a discussion on July 7, after working there for less than six […]
Three police chiefs in Louisiana face charges in suspected visa fraud operation
Federal authorities are investigating three current or former Louisiana State Police Chiefs who allegedly accepted bribes in exchange for submitting false police reports. These reports enabled certain crime victims, particularly non-citizens, to apply for visas that would allow them to stay in the United States. According to U.S. lawyer Alexander C. Van Hook, these fraudulent […]
Police chiefs in Louisiana face charges over visa fraud scheme
Charges Against Louisiana Police Officials in Visa Fraud Scheme A current or former chief of the Louisiana State Police has been implicated in a scheme aimed at allowing non-citizen crime victims to access special visas, potentially facilitating fraudulent crimes against immigrants. High-ranking police officials are reportedly accepting “hundreds of bribes” in return for filing fraudulent […]
Blue Cross of Louisiana faced a lawsuit regarding its star rating, but a judge dismissed the case.
Blue Cross in Louisiana Loses Bid to Change Medicare Advantage Ratings This week, a federal judge turned down Louisiana Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s attempt to change its Medicare Advantage Star rating, which plays a crucial role in determining the bonus payments from the government to insurance providers. Only plans that secure a rating of […]
Louisiana music teacher at a Catholic school let go after a parent found his late husband’s obituary.
A music teacher from a Catholic school in Louisiana has alleged that she was terminated after her parents found the obituary of her deceased husband, leading them to accuse her of breaching the school’s moral guidelines. Mark Richards, who had dedicated over two decades to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Metairie, described the situation […]
Louisiana bank is expanding into Dallas with its second deal in Texas.
Investar Holding Corp. Expands into Dallas-Fort Worth Market Six years after making its initial foray into Texas, Investar Holding Corp. from Louisiana is expanding significantly with its $84 million acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares. This deal adds to its already substantial Texas presence, bringing their total assets to $1.6 billion. The acquisition centers on the […]