Louisiana AMENDMENTS to the program are changes made to the program to tailor it to the particular needs of the state. These amendments include changes to eligibility criteria, benefits, and other provisions of the program. The most commonly cited amendments include: • Expansion of Medicaid eligibility: This amendment expands the income level for Medicaid eligibility in Louisiana, allowing more people to qualify for the program. • Expansion of SNAP eligibility: This amendment increases the income level for eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Louisiana, allowing more people to qualify for the program. • Increase in funding for child care subsidies: This amendment increases the amount of funding available for child care subsidies in Louisiana, allowing more families to access quality child care. • Increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates: This amendment increases the rate of reimbursement for health care providers in Louisiana, allowing them to provide care at lower costs. • Increase in long-term care services: This amendment increases the availability of long-term care services in Louisiana, such as home health care and assisted living facilities, allowing more people to access the care they need.