DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 492 Original 2016 Regular Session McFarland
Abstract: Authorizes a copayment for nonemergency services provided by hospital emergency
departments and for nonpreferred drugs.
Proposed law authorizes the Dept. of Health and Hospitals (DHH) to establish a copyament
requirement in the La. medical assistance program, including in all capitated Medicaid managed care
programs, for nonemergency services provided by a hospital emergency department, subject to
federal requirements.
Proposed law requires DHH to differentiate between preferred and nonpreferred drugs and authorizes
the department to establish a copayment requirement for all nonpreferred drugs, subject to federal
requirements.
Proposed law requires the copayments to be imposed on all individuals upon whom cost sharing may
be imposed under federal regulations and sets the amount of the copayment as the maximum amount
permitted by federal regulations.
Proposed law requires to take all steps necessary to implement proposed law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 46:460.101-460.103)