HB1028

Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (EN +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/25/26

Louisiana HB1028 mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers.

Louisiana HB1028 requires the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a Medicaid reimbursement rate for nonemergency medical transportation services. The new rates must reimburse, at a minimum, $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile. This change aims to ensure adequate compensation for nonemergency medical transportation providers under Medicaid.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 27

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Finance

May 20

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 25

House

Becomes Act No. 969 without the Governor's signature.

Jun 25

House

Effective date: 06/24/2026.

Jun 4

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.