Louisiana abruptly cuts two Medicaid contracts, putting care options for 488,500 in limbo

Louisiana is ending Medicaid contracts with Aetna and United HealthCare, affecting 488,500 enrollees. Jeff Landry’ s administration is abruptly ending contracts with two of the six companies that provide Medicaid insurance in Louisiana, a move that could leave 488,500 residents uncertain of what health care they will have starting Jan. 1.