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LA HB3

LA HB3
Provides for a work and community engagement initiative within the Medicaid program (Item #13) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)


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Introduced
02/15/2018
In Committee
02/25/2018
Crossed Over
03/02/2018
Passed
Dead
03/05/2018

Introduced Session

2018 First Extraordinary Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT 2 To enact Part XIV of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be 3 comprised of R.S. 46:460.101 through 460.106, relative to the medical assistance 4 program of this state known as Medicaid; to establish a work and community 5 engagement initiative within the state Medicaid program; to establish participation 6 in an approved work, education, or other community engagement activity as a 7 condition of Medicaid eligibility for certain adult enrollees; to provide for 8 applicability of and exemptions from Medicaid work and community engagement 9 requirements; to provide for duties of the secretary of the Louisiana Department of 10 Health in administering the Medicaid work and community engagement initiative; 11 to require submission to the federal Medicaid agency of an application to administer 12 the initiative; to provide for administrative rulemaking; and to provide for related 13 matters. 14

AI Summary

This bill establishes a work and community engagement initiative within the Louisiana Medicaid program. It requires certain working-age, non-disabled adult Medicaid enrollees to participate in work, education, or community engagement activities to maintain their Medicaid eligibility, with certain exemptions. The bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a plan for the initiative, which may include a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver application, to the state legislature for approval. The plan must ensure access to appropriate Medicaid coverage and treatment services, provide beneficiaries with necessary support services, and address social determinants of health.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Received in the Senate; read by title Rules suspended. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. (on 03/02/2018)

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