Louisiana HB971 ensures Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics match those of provider-based clinics.

Louisiana HB971 mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to ensure Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics are equal to those of provider-based rural health clinics. The bill requires the department to prepare a state plan amendment or adopt necessary rules to implement these provisions, with full implementation by October 1, 2026. This change aims to provide consistent reimbursement rates for rural health clinics, which offer primary healthcare services in non-urbanized areas.

Louisiana HB971 ensures Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics match those of provider-based clinics.

Louisiana HB971 mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to ensure Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics are equal to those of provider-based rural health clinics. The bill requires the department to prepare a state plan amendment or adopt necessary rules to implement these provisions, with full implementation by October 1, 2026. This change aims to provide consistent reimbursement rates for rural health clinics, which offer primary healthcare services in non-urbanized areas.