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Emergency Telemedicine LAC 50:I.505
Continues the provisions of the March 16, 2020 Emergency Rule which adopted provisions governing coverage of telemedicine during a declared disaster.
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Abortion Facilities – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.4431
Continues the provisions of the December 3, 2016 and March 20, 2021 Emergency Rules which amended the provisions governing outpatient abortion facilities in order to comply with Acts 97, 563 and 593 of the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature which increased the time period for pre-operative services, mandated the distribution of printed information about services for pregnant women, and established provisions for the disposal of fetal remains.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Supports Waiver – Direct Support Worker Wages LAC 50:XXI.6101
Continues the provisions of the October 1, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing reimbursement in the Supports Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Residential Options Waiver – Direct Support Worker Wages LAC 50:XXI.16903
Continues the provisions of the October 1, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing reimbursement in the Residential Options Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – New Opportunities Waiver – Direct Support Worker Wages LAC 50:XXI.14301
Continues the provisions of the October 1, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing reimbursement in the New Opportunities Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Children’s Choice Waiver – Direct Support Worker Wages LAC 50:XXI.12101
Continues the provisions of the October 1, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing reimbursement in the Children's Choice Waiver in order to establish a wage floor for direct support workers along with audit procedures, sanctions, and penalties in compliance with Act 119 and House Concurrent Resolution 127 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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October 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The October 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
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LDH confirms COVID-19 outbreak connected to wedding in Abbeville
The Louisiana Department of Health can confirm a COVID-19 outbreak connected to a recent wedding in Abbeville. The Department considers all attendees of this wedding to be exposed to COVID-19 and encourages all attendees to take public health precautions.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms ninth pediatric death from COVID-19 in state's fourth surge
The child was between the ages of 12 and 17. No further information will be released on this death.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces Birth Ready Designations for Louisiana birthing facilities committing to improving outcomes for Louisiana moms
The designations recognize consistent application of practices that promote safe, equitable and dignified birth.
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RFP: Access Services for Long Term Supports and Services
The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is inviting qualified Proposers to submit proposals for services to provide access to long term supports and services in accordance with the specifications and conditions of the RFP.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms eighth pediatric death from COVID-19 in state's fourth surge
The child was between the ages of 0 and 4. No further information will be released on this death.