Bayou Health has revised and released Informational Bulletins for providers today.

Informational Bulletin 15-20 "Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation for Nursing Home Residents" has been released.

Informational Bulletin 15-19, "Authorization of IOP, Detox, TGH and Inpatient Specialized Behavioral Health Services - Effective Dec. 1, 2015" has been revised. Please note that the dates under the "Responsible Payer" column have been revised. The end dates of 12/6 and 12/13 have been revised to 12/7 and 12/14.

Informational Bulletins cover a variety of topics related to Bayou Health, and all are available at www.MakingMedicaidBetter.com. 

The content of this document is produced by the Department of Health and Hospitals and provided for informational purposes only. This information does not supersede any requirements or guidance provided in the contract between the provider and the Managed Care Organization (MCO). Please be sure to verify any areas of concern in the MCO provider manual.