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Consumable Hemp Products Potpourri Notice
Provides information relevant to the Consumable Hemp Products proposed Rule Potpourri Hearing
LDH News
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LDH launches COVID-19 Support Hotline
The Louisiana Department of Health has launched its new COVID-19 Support Hotline, which merges the former contact tracing hotline and the COVID-19 vaccine hotline to provide the general public one convenient resource to get their COVID-19 and vaccine questions answered.
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Programs and Services Amendments due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
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.
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March 2022 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 March 20, 2022 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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2022 Third Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment
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.
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Pharmacy Benefits Management Program – Over-the-Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests LAC 50.XXIX.107
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.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities – Reimbursement Methodology – Direct Care Floor LAC 50.VII.32901
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.
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Hospital Licensing Standards LAC 48.9336 and 9391
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.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Supports Waiver – Dental Services LAC 50.XXI.Chapters 53-61
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.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Residential Options Waiver – Dental Services LAC 50.XXI.Chapters 161-169
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.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – New Opportunities Waiver – Dental Services LAC 50.XXI.Chapters 137-143
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.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Children’s Choice Waiver LAC 50.XXI.11105, 11301, 11303, 11505, 11529, 12101 and 12103
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.