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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 256
BY REPRESENTATIVE MCFARLAND
A RESOLUTION
To create a task force to study matters relating to establishing a single-source identification
and benefit card system known as LaVerify for prevention of fraud in Medicaid
enrollment and Medicaid point-of-service fraud, and to submit to the House of
Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana a written report of findings and
recommendations regarding actions necessary for creating and implementing the
LaVerify system.
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana remains
concerned about recent audit findings which suggest that enrollment fraud has occurred in
the Medicaid program of this state; and
WHEREAS, also of concern are recent indictments and audit findings involving
point-of-service Medicaid or medical service fraud committed by medical service providers;
and
WHEREAS, Medicaid fraud drains this state of financial resources and thereby
diminishes the ability of state government to fund critical operations; and
WHEREAS, fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid negatively impact the relationship
and standing of this state with the federal government and jeopardize potential federal
funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's fiscal condition may improve if the state implements and
fully utilizes technology that reduces fraud in Medicaid enrollment and Medicaid point-of-
service fraud; and
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives, as the chamber of this legislature
responsible for the filing of annual appropriations bills to fund the operating expenses of
state government, recognizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and governmental
efficiency and now seeks to study possibilities for reducing duplication in state government
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processes and mandates through the implementation of single-source fraud prevention
technology; and
WHEREAS, point-of-service fraud prevention technology may be of use in different
applications throughout the agencies and departments of this state, including in the areas of
law enforcement, security, identification, regulatory compliance, and other functions; and
WHEREAS, because there exists an urgent need for a comprehensive review of fraud
prevention strategies currently used in identifying fraud in Medicaid enrollment and medical
point-of-service fraud, it is appropriate to call for a study on the benefits of implementing
a single-source state benefit card system, LaVerify, with point-of-user fraud protection
technology for the prevention of fraud in Medicaid and other state-funded programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby create a task force to study matters relating to
establishing a single-source identification and benefit card system known as LaVerify for
prevention of fraud in Medicaid enrollment and Medicaid point-of-service fraud.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall be composed of the
following members:
(1) The commissioner of administration or his designee.
(2) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue or his designee.
(3) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee.
(4) The secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services or his
designee.
(5) The attorney general or his designee.
(6) A member representing LaVerify.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall convene and hold its first
meeting on or before August 1, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at its initial meeting, the members of the task
force shall elect from their number a chairperson and vice chairperson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall submit a report of its
findings resulting from the study called for in this Resolution to the House of
Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana on or before February 1, 2020.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
commissioner of administration, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, the
secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, the secretary of the Department of Children
and Family Services, and the attorney general.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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