The federal government shut down last week, and at the heart of the standoff is a fight over the health insurance subsidies that keep coverage affordable for hundreds of thousands of Louisianans.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance starts on Friday, Nov. 1. This allows Louisiana residents to sign up for or change their plans in the federal Health ...

ACA subsidies expire at end of 2025 without action Premiums could more than double for many households Up to 5 million people may lose health coverage Governors urge Congress to act before 2026 rates ...

During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections plans in 22 parishes. "When we first introduced Ambetter to Louisiana, our ...