Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 22, § 1062.1. Special enrollment period

(1) The employee or dependent loses eligibility for Medicaid or coverage under the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program and the employee requests, not later than sixty days after the date of termination of such coverage, coverage under a group health plan for which the employee or dependent is eligible.

(2) The employee or dependent becomes eligible to participate in a premium assistance program under Medicaid or the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program and the employee requests, not later than sixty days after the date of determination of eligibility, coverage under a group health plan for which the employee or dependent is eligible. In the event of such eligibility, the Louisiana Department of Health shall ensure that each eligible enrollee, or, in the case of an enrollee in the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, the child's parent or guardian, receives information regarding the special enrollment period. The department shall provide consistent communication and facilitation for everyone eligible to enroll in a group health plan during the special enrollment period.