Westbank Louisiana News

Jefferson Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Jefferson Parish, providing an average of $3,267 per capita to residents.

Potential impact of Musk's SSA staffing cuts raises concerns

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

Ahead of a pivotal Senate Finance Committee vote on advancing a nominee for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Senator Bernie Sanders released findings illustrating the potential impact of Elon Musk’s proposal to reduce the SSA...