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Nursing Facilities Licensing Standards – LAC 48:I.Chapter 97
The department proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of a nursing facilities (NF) in order to require NFs to access the certified nurse aide (CNA) registry and the Louisiana adverse actions list, prior to hire and then monthly thereafter to ensure that a prospective hire or currently employed or contracted CNA does not have a finding. Notice of Intent: NF_NOI_9701_and_9759
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February 2025 Final Rules
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 February 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities-Private Temporary Rate LAC 50:VII.32904
Continues the provisions governing intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) to extend the temporary rates for (ICFs/IID) that have a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities and have a high concentration of people who have intellectual developmental disabilities, significant behavioral health needs, and high risk behavior resulting in previous interface with the judicial system, and for whom no other private ICFs/IID provider is able to support. This action is being taken to promote the health and welfare of Medicaid recipients by ensuring that eligible ICFs/IID are able to maintain the current level of service.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities-Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:VII.32917
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement methodology for intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID) in order to provide for a one-time lump sum payment in FY 2025 to all privately owned or operated (ICFs/IID) that billed Medicaid between August 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024, and are active and Medicaid certified at the time of payment. The total amount will be prorated among eligible facilities.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities – Rate Determination LAC 50:VII.32903
Amends the provisions governing intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) to eliminate the expiration date on an increased per diem rate for ICFs/IID that downsized from over 100 beds to less than 35 beds prior to December 31, 2010, without the benefit of a cooperative endeavor agreement or transitional rate and that incurred excessive capital costs.
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Federally Qualified Health Centers – Alternative Payment Methodology LAC 50:XI.10703
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement for FQHCs in order to establish an alternative payment methodology to pay an add-on of $50 per encounter in addition to the PPS rate on file for the date of service.
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Eligibility – Medicaid Purchase Plan LAC 50:III.2309
Allows persons who meet the Social Security disability criteria to seek the employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, and other support services needed to obtain, regain or maintain employment, and reduce their independence on cash benefit programs. Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 of the 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature requests that the Department of Health increase eligibility requirements for the Medicaid Purchase Plan. This rulemaking action proposes to increase the income limit for this program from 100 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), requires premiums for workers with income above 150 percent of FPL and increases the countable resources the worker can own from $10,000 to $25,000.
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February 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The February 2025 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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Louisiana Department of Health launches pilot program to streamline ER utilization
The pilot program extends medical services from LDH's six Medicaid managed care organizations to patient residences via urgent mobile care provided by Acadian Health.
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February 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The February 2025 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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