Louisiana Healthcare Connections Recognized by Capital Area United Way for Providing Vital Resources across Baton Rouge
Date: 08/09/22
Baton Rouge, La.
Louisiana Healthcare Connections announced today it was recognized by the Capital Area United Way (CAUW) for the health plan’s workplace giving campaign, which provides vital resources across the Baton Rouge area.
Of the more than 300 companies that run workplace giving campaigns, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was one of 12 to receive the Achievement Award, which is based on the following criteria:
- 51% or more employee participation (80.30%)
- Average employee gift of $120 or more ($140.80)
- Gifts to CAUW are not designated
- There is a corporate gift (employee gifts match at 50-cents on the dollar)
- Management supports CAUW with a leadership gift
Additionally, Louisiana Healthcare Connections had the highest per capita giving of all campaigns that raised between $50,000 and $99,999, earning the Community Builder Award. The health plan was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Workplace Campaigns and one of the Top 25 Supporters of CAUW.
“As a health plan that serves Louisiana’s Medicaid population, we understand that any one of us may need Medicaid and community support at some point in our lives,” said President and CEO of Louisiana Healthcare Connections Jamie Schlottman. “Working together with partners like United Way allows us to combine our efforts to coordinate vital services that help our members recover, rebuild, and thrive.”
“Capital Area United Way was pleased to recognize the support and leadership that it received from Louisiana Healthcare Connections,” noted Amey Shortess Crousillac, Senior Vice President, Resource Development for Capital Area United Way. “It is because of partnerships like this that we are creating a stronger community in the areas of education, healthy living, financial stability, and basic needs. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.”
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About Louisiana Healthcare Connections
A Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was established in 2011 to provide the best benefits and programs possible in order to improve the overall health of the families and communities we serve. We are a healthcare company focused on identifying and removing institutional barriers to good health with sustainable solutions that reduce health disparities and create health equity. Through a family of engaged employees, dedicated providers and diverse community partners, we deliver care for the health of all. For more information, visit www.louisianahealthconnect.com.