Louisiana SR175 urges the Louisiana Department of Health to study increasing Medicaid reimbursement and coverage rates for breast pumps.

Louisiana SR175 requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the impact of increasing Medicaid reimbursement and coverage rates for breast pumps from eighty dollars to one hundred forty dollars. The study aims to improve patient access to medically necessary breast pumps, particularly for Medicaid recipients. The study will include current utilization rates, comparative reimbursement rates, supplier participation, potential health outcomes, fiscal considerations, and recommendations for the legislature.

Louisiana SR175 urges the Louisiana Department of Health to study increasing Medicaid reimbursement and coverage rates for breast pumps.

Louisiana SR175 requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the impact of increasing Medicaid reimbursement and coverage rates for breast pumps from eighty dollars to one hundred forty dollars. The study aims to improve patient access to medically necessary breast pumps, particularly for Medicaid recipients. The study will include current utilization rates, comparative reimbursement rates, supplier participation, potential health outcomes, fiscal considerations, and recommendations for the legislature.