September 11, 2022 – Risk Managers

Medical Financial Resources

Before starting treatment, patients and their caregivers should meet with the financial counselor at the facility where they will be treated. Each hospital will have its own financial counselor within each specific clinic. The counselor will help determined coverage and estimate out of pocket costs. There may be restrictions on treatment options covered by Medicare and Medicaid. After you have met with the counselor, the resources below can help bridge financial gaps.

Controversial Health Plan For City Employees Rejected

By Gerry May – Sep 9, 2022

Mayor Adrian Perkins, flanked by other city leaders, prepares to clarify developments on the health care plan.

SHREVEPORT, La. — City leaders backtrack on health care. For two days, we were led to believe that a controversial three-tier insurance plan for city employees and retirees had been approved.

But it turns out that it was rejected.