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Continues the provisions of the October 20, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code in order to continue the provisions of the Emergency Rule adopted on June 24, 2020 throughout the duration of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency declaration.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the March 20, 2022 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the 2022 Third Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment to the Office of the State Register for publication in the March 20, 2022 edition of the Louisiana Register.
Continues the provisions of the February 4, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the Pharmacy Benefits Management Program in order to include coverage for over-the-counter at-home tests for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) authorized by the Food and Drug Administration in compliance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement to non-state intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities in order to implement administrative penalties related to noncompliance with the direct care floor requirements.
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of hospitals in order to: 1) allow visitation by members of the clergy during a declared public health emergency, 2) ensure proper electronic coding and tracking of post-abortion complications, 3) require hospitals to submit a report on patients who present for post-abortion complication emergency treatment, and 4) ensure that hospital staff members attempt to obtain the required patient information prior to discharge, in compliance with Act 30 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session and Act 425 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing the Supports Waiver in order to add adult dental services as a covered service, and to include family members as paid caregivers and shared services under certain circumstances in compliance with Act 450 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing the Residential Options Waiver in order to add adult dental services as a covered service, and to include family members as paid caregivers and shared services under certain circumstances in compliance with Act 450 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing the New Opportunities Waiver in order to add adult dental services as a covered service, and to include family members as paid caregivers, shared services, and the 16-hour rule under certain circumstances in compliance with Act 450 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing the delivery of services in the Children’s Choice Waiver in order to include family members as paid caregivers and shared services under certain conditions.
Continues the provisions of the December 3, 2016 and March 20, 2021 Emergency Rules which amended the licensing standards for abortion facilities relative to the time period for certain pre-operative services, distribution of printed information, and disposal of fetal remains in compliance with Acts 97, 563 and 593 of the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and updates definitions in compliance with Act 376 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.