DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 324 Original 2016 Regular Session Mike Johnson
Abstract: Directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals (DHH) to establish a copayment requirement
in the Medicaid program for all nonemergency services provided by a hospital emergency
department.
Proposed law directs DHH to promulgate rules and regulations establishing a copayment requirement
in the Medicaid program for all nonemergency services provided by a hospital emergency
department, subject to federal requirements.
Proposed law defines "department", "emergency medical condition", "emergency department",
"Medicaid", and "nonemergency services".
Proposed law requires the copayment to be imposed on all recipients who are not excluded by federal
regulation from cost sharing requirements, such as children, pregnant women, and institutionalized
individuals.
Proposed law sets the amount of the copayment as the maximum nominal amount permitted by
federal regulation, including annual adjustments.
(Adds R.S. 46:101-104)