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LA Rev Stat § 46:975 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§975. Women's cancer prevention program

RS 975 - Women's cancer prevention program  A. The office of public health, Louisiana Department of Health, shall provide a special program of preventive, health, and medical care for women, who otherwise qualify by law, that concentrates on cancer prevention in women. The program required by this Section shall include services necessary to prevent or reduce the occurrence of female cancer by providing minimum mammogram examination and minimum pap smear examination under the following circumstances, subject to available funding derived from any available source.  B. In this Section, "minimum mammography examination" means mammographic examinations, including but not limited to digital breast tomosynthesis, performed no less frequently than the following schedule provides:  (1) One baseline mammogram for any person who is thirty-five through thirty-nine years of age.  (2) One mammogram every twenty-four months for any person who is forty through forty-nine years of age, or more frequently if recommended by her physician.  (3) One mammogram every twelve months for any person who is fifty years of age or older.  C.(1) In this Section, "minimum mammography examination" means an examination, including but not limited to digital breast tomosynthesis, performed routinely according to age requirements as set forth by department regulations, or performed no less frequently than required by the treating physician.  (2) A healthcare facility may advertise and be recognized as accredited if the facility has successfully completed the established dose and image criteria, has been accredited for a three-year period by the American College of Radiology, and maintains current accreditation. Upon receiving accreditation from the American College of Radiology, the identifying certificate issued shall be displayed in a prominent place at the facility.  D. In this Section, "digital breast tomosynthesis" means a radiologic procedure that involves the acquisition of projection images over the stationary breast to produce cross-sectional digital three-dimensional images of the breast.  E. The department shall adopt all regulations deemed necessary in order to effectuate the provisions of this Section.  Acts 1991, No. 969, §1; Acts 1992, No. 359, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5; Acts 2018, No. 494, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 46:975.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§975.1. Preventive cancer screening following a bilateral mastectomy; medical assistance program

RS 975.1 - Preventive cancer screening following a bilateral mastectomy; medical assistance program  A. The annual preventive cancer screening provided for in R.S. 22:1077.1 shall be a covered service in the medical assistance program.  B. For the purposes of this Section, "medical assistance program" means the medical assistance program provided for in Title XIX of the Social Security Act as administered by the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 2018, No. 461, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 46:975.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§975.2. Mammography; medical assistance program

RS 975.2 - Mammography; medical assistance program  A. The minimum mammography examination for women age forty or older as provided for in R.S. 22:1028 shall be a covered service in the medical assistance program.  B. For the purposes of this Section, "medical assistance program" means the medical assistance program provided for in Title XIX of the Social Security Act as administered by the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 2018, No. 494, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977. Vaccinations for certain juveniles in state custody

RS 977 - Vaccinations for certain juveniles in state custody The office of public health shall be responsible for providing and dispensing the Hepatitis B vaccine, through the Vaccines for Children Program, to children between the ages of twelve and nineteen who have been placed in the custody of the division of youth services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Acts 2004, No. 624, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.1. Short title

RS 977.1 - Short title This Part may be cited as the "Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Act" and may be referred to as the "Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program". Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.2. Purpose

RS 977.2 - Purpose  The legislature hereby declares that for the economic and social benefits of all residents of this state, it is important to ensure that children of the state have access to affordable health insurance that offers comprehensive coverage and emphasizes preventive health care. Many children in working families are uninsured, including children in families whose family income is greater than two hundred percent of the applicable federal poverty guideline as published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The lack of health insurance negatively affects the health status of children. The lack of health insurance negatively affects the health status of children. The legislature further finds that access to health care is a key component for the healthy development of children and a successful education. It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature to provide access to affordable health insurance to children in Louisiana.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.3. Definitions

RS 977.3 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following definitions shall apply:  (1) "Child" means a person under the age of nineteen.  (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (3) "Medical assistance" means healthcare benefits provided through the Louisiana Medicaid program or the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, hereafter referred to as LaCHIP.  (4) "Premium assistance" means a component of the Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program under which the department pays on behalf of an enrollee either part of or the entire premium of employer-sponsored or individual health insurance coverage.  (5) "Program" means the Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program.  (6) "Responsible party" means a parent or person legally responsible for the welfare of a child.  (7) "Subsidized insurance" means a component of the program whereby the state provides health insurance coverage to a child at a reduced premium rate to the family.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.4. Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program; creation

RS 977.4 - Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program; creation The Louisiana Children and Youth Health Insurance Program is hereby created. The program shall be administered by the department. The department shall have the same powers and authority to administer the program as provided to it in connection with the administration of the Louisiana Medicaid program and LaCHIP. The department shall coordinate the program with the existing children's health programs it operates. Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.5. Eligibility requirements

RS 977.5 - Eligibility requirements  A. To be eligible for this program, a child shall:  (1) Be ineligible for medical assistance under the Louisiana Medicaid program or benefits under LaCHIP.  (2) Be in a family in which the family income is between two hundred percent and three hundred percent of the applicable federal poverty guideline as published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.  (3) Meet at least one of the following requirements:  (a) Be without health insurance for a period of time set forth in rules promulgated by the department.  (b) Have a parent who has lost employment and health insurance, which leaves the child without available, affordable dependent health insurance coverage, until such time as affordable employer-sponsored dependent health insurance coverage is again available for the child as set forth in rules promulgated by the department. The department may take into account the affordability of dependent health insurance when determining whether employer-sponsored dependent health insurance coverage is available upon reemployment of a child's parent.  (c) Be a newborn whose responsible party does not have available, affordable private or employer-sponsored health insurance.  (d) Have lost medical benefits under the Louisiana Medicaid program or LaCHIP within one year of applying for coverage under this Part.  B. A child who is determined to be eligible for the program shall remain eligible for twelve months.  C. A child shall not be eligible for coverage under the program if:  (1) The premium required by R.S. 46:977.9(D) has not been timely paid. If the required premium is not paid, the liability of the program shall be limited to healthcare services provided under the program for the time period for which the premium has been paid. A child shall also be ineligible for reenrollment for a period of time set forth in rule by the department if the premium is not paid.  (2) The child is in the custody of a juvenile detention facility or adult correction facility.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.6. Promulgation of rules

RS 977.6 - Promulgation of rules The department shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, which shall include but not be limited to: (1) Hardship provisions. (2) Annual renewals of eligibility for the program. (3) Reenrollment, grace period, notice requirements, and hearing procedures. (4) Determining the availability and affordability of private or employer-sponsored health insurance, with consideration of such factors as the percentage of income needed to purchase individual or family health insurance, the availability of employer subsidies, and other relevant factors. Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.7. Enrollment process

RS 977.7 - Enrollment process The department shall use the same simplified enrollment processes and application form that are used for the Louisiana Medicaid program and LaCHIP. In addition, the department may also: (1) Provide a secure system and authorize an application to be submitted by electronic transmission via the Internet. (2) Make presumptive eligibility determinations for children as provided by federal guidelines. (3) Contract with local entities throughout the state to assist with outreach and enrollment activities. Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.8. Eligibility; future federal legislation

RS 977.8 - Eligibility; future federal legislation  The department, upon enactment by congress of legislation allowing the same, may utilize income determinations made by the Food Stamp Program, WIC, the National School Lunch Program, or the successor of any of these programs for determining income eligibility for the Louisiana Medicaid program or LaCHIP.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.9. Healthcare benefits; cost sharing requirements

RS 977.9 - Healthcare benefits; cost sharing requirements  A. Subject to the General Appropriation Act of the legislature, the department shall purchase or provide healthcare benefits for eligible children which are equivalent to the benefits provided for children under the coverage requirements for the federal Children's Health Insurance Program, Title XXI of the Social Security Act.  B. Subject to the General Appropriation Act of the legislature, as an alternative to the health benefits outlined in Subsection A of this Section, and when cost-effective to the state, the department may provide premium assistance to families toward the cost of privately sponsored health insurance, including employer-sponsored and individually purchased health insurance.  C. The content and availability of benefits described in Subsection B of this Section and the terms of eligibility for those benefits shall be at the discretion of the department. The department shall determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness as a means of promoting retention of private or employer-sponsored health insurance. If the department provides benefits described in Subsection B of this Section, the department shall not be required to provide services under any provision of Title XIX or Title XXI of the Social Security Act.  D. The responsible party for a child enrolled in the program shall be subject to the following cost-sharing requirements for subsidized insurance:  (1) The department shall by rule establish requirements concerning monthly premiums, co-payments, and coinsurance for healthcare services. This cost sharing shall be on a sliding scale based on family income up to three hundred percent of the applicable federal poverty guideline as published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The department shall work in consultation with the Louisiana staff of the Children's Defense Fund, Agenda for Children, Louisiana Maternal and Child Health Coalition, Covering Kids and Families, Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families, Families Helping Families of Louisiana, Louisiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Louisiana Chapter of the March of Dimes, and Louisiana Primary Care Association in the rulemaking process regarding the sliding scale, which is based on family income. Notwithstanding this Paragraph, there shall be no co-payment required for well-baby or well-child health care, including but not limited to age-appropriate immunization as required under state and federal law.  (2) The responsible party for a child enrolled in a privately sponsored health insurance plan under this Part shall be subject to the cost-sharing provisions stated in the privately sponsored health insurance plan.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.10. Authority of the department; premiums

RS 977.10 - Authority of the department; premiums  The department shall have the authority to:  (1) Collect required premiums from the family or responsible party for a child receiving benefits.  (2) Notify the family or responsible party of a child who is paying a premium of any changes in such premium or co-payment requirements.  (3) Refuse payment of services for nonpayment of premium.  (4) Monitor the availability and retention of employer-sponsored dependent health insurance coverage to promote retention of private or employer-sponsored health insurance and timely access to healthcare services.  Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.11. Right of recovery; assistance payments; medical expenses

RS 977.11 - Right of recovery; assistance payments; medical expenses The provisions of R.S. 46:153 and 446 relative to the department's right to recover shall apply to assistance payments and medical expenses provided to children pursuant to this Part. Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.12. Amendments or waivers of federal requirements

RS 977.12 - Amendments or waivers of federal requirements The department shall request any necessary state plan amendments or waivers of federal requirements in order to use federal funds for implementing any or all the provisions of the program. Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.13. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.

RS 977.13 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.21. Purpose

RS 977.21 - Purpose  The purpose of this Part is to provide for the TEFRA option within the Medicaid program of this state through which children with disabilities can access Medicaid-funded services regardless of their parents' income.  Acts 2019, No. 421, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.22. Definitions

RS 977.22 - Definitions  For purposes of this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "Medicaid" means the medical assistance program provided for in Title XIX of the Social Security Act.  (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.  (4) "TEFRA option" means the program authorized under Section 134 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-248), and provided for more specifically in this Part, which furnishes Medicaid benefits to children with disabilities who are otherwise ineligible for such benefits because the income of their household exceeds state-established limits for Medicaid eligibility.  Acts 2019, No. 421, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.23. TEFRA option established; application to federal Medicaid agency; limitation

RS 977.23 - TEFRA option established; application to federal Medicaid agency; limitation  A. The legislature hereby creates a TEFRA option program in order to protect and promote public health and well-being in this state. The department shall, subject to the approval of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, begin a program to provide healthcare services via the state's Medicaid program for the population contemplated under Section 134 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-248).  B. The TEFRA option shall offer coverage exclusively through the Medicaid fee-for-service system unless the department determines that offering TEFRA option coverage to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program would be more cost-effective.  Acts 2019, No. 421, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.24. Eligibility factors; benefits; premium payment program participation

RS 977.24 - Eligibility factors; benefits; premium payment program participation  A. In order to be eligible for the TEFRA option, a child shall meet all of the following eligibility criteria:  (1) He is a Louisiana resident and United States citizen.  (2) He is under the age of nineteen.  (3) He has a disability that is recognized under the definition of disability utilized in the Supplemental Security Income program of the Social Security Administration, regardless of whether he is eligible to receive benefits under that program.  (4) He is ineligible for Medicaid coverage when the income of his parents is considered.  (5) Excluding the assets of his parents, he does not have total assets exceeding two thousand dollars in value.  (6) Due to his disability, he requires a level of care provided in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility; however, care provided outside of such an institution may be appropriate.  (7) The cost of his care provided at his home is less than the cost of institutional care.  B. The TEFRA option shall provide to eligible children coverage for all Medicaid state plan services.  C. To the maximum extent practicable, as determined by the secretary, the department shall include TEFRA option beneficiaries in its health insurance premium payment program as a means of maximizing private health insurance coverage of Medicaid enrollees.  Acts 2019, No. 421, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:977.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§977.25. Administrative rulemaking

RS 977.25 - Administrative rulemaking  The department shall promulgate all such rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 2019, No. 421, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:978 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§978. Short title; legislative intent

RS 978 - Short title; legislative intent A. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Reform Act of 2007". B. It is the intent of the legislature that the state shall lead the initiative to improve health care outcomes in Louisiana by developing and implementing a health care delivery system that provides a continuum of evidence-based, quality driven health care services. This health care delivery system shall be known as Louisiana Health First and shall consist of a medical home system of care. The medical home system of care shall incorporate the use of health information technology and quality measures to facilitate a safe, patient-centered, quality driven, evidence-based, accessible, and sustainable health care system to Medicaid recipients and low-income uninsured citizens. Acts 2003, No. 813, §1; Acts 2005, No. 154, §2, eff. June 28, 2005; Acts 2007, No. 243, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:978.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§978.1. Definitions

RS 978.1 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:  (1) "Department" shall mean the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "Health information technology" shall mean information technology used in health care, including but not limited to electronic health records/electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, health information exchange, telemedicine, and other relevant information technology deemed appropriate by the secretary of the department.  (3) "Medical home system of care" shall mean a health care delivery system that is patient and family centered and is guided by a personal primary care provider who coordinates and facilitates preventive and primary care that improves patient outcomes in the most cost-efficient manner possible. By providing a coordinated continuum of care, the cost of the current health care delivery system shall be reduced, health outcomes shall improve, and the disparities in access to health care among the state's populations shall be reduced. The medical home system of care shall consist of an integrated system of public, private, or public and private primary care providers, specialty care groups, and hospital providers that are willing to participate in the integrated system and meet participation criteria.  (4) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 2007, No. 243, §1.