The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) now officially administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This transition, made possible under the state’s Project One Door legislation, is the first step made in consolidating multiple benefit applications under a single agency. Over time, this move will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.
SNAP will continue to provide benefits to participants without interruption in service. There are no changes to eligibility as part of this move. The shift simply brings SNAP under LDH so that nutrition assistance can be better aligned with other services under the Department, such as Medicaid.
Individuals can still apply and access resources on the LDH website. If changes occur, LDH will notify SNAP recipients as these changes are rolled out.