DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1070 Original 2016 Regular Session Jones
Abstract: Authorizes the Dept. of Health and Hospitals (DHH) to assess and collect a provider fee
on Medicaid managed care organizations.
Present law authorizes provider fees to be paid by certain healthcare providers.
Proposed law retains present law and establishes a provider fee for Medicaid managed care
organizations which shall not exceed the maximum amount permitted by the federal Medicaid
regulations including any adjustments of that maximum.
Proposed law requires DHH to take all such actions necessary to implement proposed law.
(Adds R.S. 46:2625.1)