Louisiana Regulations
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Vol. 48, No. 4, Louisiana Register 2022-04-20 pp.985-986
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/20/2022
ACTION DATE: 04/11/2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/20/2022
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2203-039
REGISTER SOURCE: Department of Health/Office of the Secretary/Bureau of Health Services Financing 2022-04-11
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REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 47, No. 10, Louisiana Register 2021-10-20 pp.1472-1473
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/20/2021
ACTION DATE: 10/11/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/11/2021
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2110-048
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PUBLICATION DATE: 10/11/2021
ACTION DATE: 10/11/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/11/2021
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2110-048
REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 47, No. 6, Louisiana Register 2021-06-20 pp.710-711
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/20/2021
ACTION DATE: 06/13/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/13/2021
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2106-031
REGISTER SOURCE: Department of Health/Bureau of Health Services 2021-06-13
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/13/2021
ACTION DATE: 06/13/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/13/2021
PUBLICATION TYPE: Agency
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2106-031
REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 40, No. 10, Louisiana Register 2020-10-20 p.1352 p.212
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/20/2020
ACTION DATE: 10/11/2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/13/2020
EXPIRATION DATE: 03/13/2021
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2010-041
REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 40, No. 10, Louisiana Register 2020-10-20 p.1352
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/20/2020
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EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/13/2020
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PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2010-041
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PUBLICATION DATE: 10/11/2020
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2010-041
REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 46, No. 06, Louisiana Register 2020-06-20 pp.778-779
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/20/2020
ACTION DATE: 06/14/2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/15/2020
EXPIRATION DATE: 11/12/2020
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2005-032
REGISTER SOURCE: Department of Health/Office of the Secretary/Bureau of Health Services Financing 2020-06-14
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/14/2020
ACTION DATE: 06/14/2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/15/2020
EXPIRATION DATE: 11/12/2020
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2005-032
REGISTER SOURCE: Vol. 46, No. 04, Louisiana Register 2020-04-20 p.501
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/20/2020
ACTION DATE: 03/16/2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/16/2020
PUBLICATION TYPE: Register
DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2004-003
REGISTER SOURCE: Department of Health/Office of the Secretary/Bureau of Health Services Financing 2020-03-16
PUBLICATION DATE: 03/16/2020
ACTION DATE: 03/16/2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/16/2020
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2004-003

DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY

Department of Health

Bureau of Health Services Financing

Emergency Telemedicine/Telehealth

(LAC 50:I.505)

The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing adopts LAC 50:I.505 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This Emergency Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953.1, and shall be in effect for the maximum period allowed under the Act or until adoption of the final Rule, whichever occurs first.

The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing promulgated an Emergency Rule which adopted provisions governing coverage of telemedicine during a declared emergency (Louisiana Register, Volume 46, Number 4). The department has now determined that it is necessary to amend the March 16, 2020 Emergency Rule in order to update and clarify the provisions governing telemedicine/telehealth services provided through an interactive audio system, without the requirement of video, in the event of a declared emergency or disaster. This action is being taken to promote the health and welfare of Medicaid beneficiaries by ensuring continued and expanded access to telemedicine/telehealth services in the event of a declared emergency or disaster.

Effective April 20, 2022, the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing amends the Emergency Rule adopted on March 16, 2020 in order to update and clarify the provisions governing coverage of telemedicine/telehealth in the event of a declared emergency or disaster.

Implementation of the provisions of this Rule may be contingent upon the approval of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), if it is determined that submission to CMS for review and approval is required. Interested persons may submit written comments to Patrick Gillies, Bureau of Health Services Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030. Mr. Gillies is responsible for responding to inquiries regarding this Emergency Rule. A copy of this Emergency Rule is available for review by interested parties at parish Medicaid offices.

Dr. Courtney N. Phillips

Secretary

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Title 50

PUBLIC HEALTH—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Part I. Administration

Subpart 1. General Provisions

Chapter 5. Telemedicine/Telehealth

§505. Emergency Provisions

A. In the event that the federal or state government declares an emergency or disaster, the Medicaid Program may temporarily cover services provided through the use of an interactive audio telecommunications system, without the requirement of video, if such action is deemed necessary to ensure sufficient services are available to meet beneficiaries' needs.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 48: