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

Louisiana HB1028 requires the Louisiana Department of Health to establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation services. The law sets a minimum rate of $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile for these services. The Department must implement these rates by October 1, 2026, through necessary actions including filing a Medicaid state plan amendment.

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

Louisiana HB1028 requires the Louisiana Department of Health to establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation services. The law sets a minimum rate of $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile for these services. The Department must implement these rates by October 1, 2026, through necessary actions including filing a Medicaid state plan amendment.