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April 10, 2015 Behavioral Health Services – Statewide Management Organization – LaCHIP Affordable Plan Benefits Administration (LAC 50:XXXIII.103)
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Continues the provisions of the January 1, 2013 and August 1, 2014 Emergency Rules which amended the provisions governing the statewide management organization that is responsible for behavioral health services in order to include the administration of behavioral health services covered under the LaCHIP Affordable Plan (Phase 5).
Contact Information: J. Ruth Kennedy, Medicaid Director P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030
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RELATED ITEMS
- Emergency Rule: January 1, 2013 ; August 1, 2014
- Original Rule (Prior to Proposed): January 2015 LAC
- Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
- Notice of Intent: April 20, 2015 (Louisiana Register)
- Public Hearing: May 28, 2015
- Oversight Report: N/A
- Oversight Hearing: N/A
- Final Rule: N/A