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Amends the provisions governing telemedicine in order to revise the procedures for claim submissions to comply with recommendations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and align with current managed care organization practices.
Amends the provisions governing school-based medical services covered in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program and school-based behavioral health services in order to: 1) add services categorized as 504 plans, individual health plans or otherwise medically necessary in addition to those covered by an individual education plan, to the services available for school-based Medicaid claiming; 2) amend the reimbursement methodology to expand allowable billing providers for direct/therapy and nursing services; and 3) add applied behavioral analysis, personal care services and transportation to allowable Medicaid billing.
Amends the provisions governing the reimbursement methodology for rural health clinics (RHCs) in order to implement an alternative payment methodology to allow RHCs to be reimbursed a separate prospective payment system (PPS) rate for behavioral health and dental services which is at the same rate as the existing all-inclusive encounter PPS rate when such services are rendered on the same day as a medical visit.
Amends the provisions governing intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in order to align the Rule language relative to transitional rates for public facilities with the Medicaid State Plan amendment approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and to ensure that the provisions are accurately promulgated in a clear and concise manner in the Louisiana Administrative Code.
Amends the provisions governing the reimbursement methodology for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in order to implement an alternative payment methodology to allow FQHCs to be reimbursed a separate prospective payment system (PPS) rate for behavioral health and dental services which is at the same rate as the existing all-inclusive encounter PPS rate when such services are rendered on the same day as a medical visit.
The December 2018 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
In its most recent audit of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Legislative Auditor cited several instances in which reductions to the health agency’s budget limited the effectiveness of its Medicaid fraud detection efforts.
This week, health and community organizations around the state will join with the Louisiana Department of Health to shed light on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Louisiana as part of NOLA HIV/AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day. Events will be held from November 30 through December 1 throughout the state to make an effort to remove the stigma surrounding these diseases and to slow the epidemic in Louisiana by sharing education about resources for testing and treatment.
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
Effective this week, and after more than three years of planning, development, and testing the Louisiana Department of Health has launched a new automated system for Medicaid eligibility and enrollment. This updated IT infrastructure will improve customer service, boost efficiency, and increase the accuracy of Medicaid eligibility decisions.
This week, the Louisiana Department of Health launched a new Medicaid eligibility and enrollment system. The new system will improve customer service, boost efficiency and create a more accurate and immediate approval process.