HB1028

Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (RR1 +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)

Chamber Passed·5/11/26

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

Louisiana HB1028 requires the Louisiana Department of Health to establish Medicaid reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers. The bill mandates 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, including filing a Medicaid state plan amendment if necessary. This change aims to ensure adequate compensation for providers offering nonemergency medical transportation services under Medicaid.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 30–2 · May 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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2 Nay

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7 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

May 29

House

Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.

May 28

Senate

The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 30 yeas and 2 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

May 28

House

Received from the Senate with amendments.