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HB 645 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Magee
Abstract: Creates the Community Options Waiver Fund (fund) and provides for dedication and
uses of monies in the fund
Proposed law establishes the fund to provide additional revenues for Medicaid services provided
under the Community Choices Waiver or the Adult Day Health Care Waiver or any other Medicaid
home and community-based service for persons with adult-onset disabilities. Requires the treasurer
to annually deposit into the fund an amount equal to 12% the total of recurring state general fund
revenue as recognized by the Revenue Estimating Conference in excess of the Official Forecast at
the beginning of the current fiscal year, not to exceed $50,000,000 dollars in any fiscal year.
Requires interest earned on investment of monies in the fund be credited to the fund and. Authorizes
unexpended and unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year to remain in the fund.
Requires the La. Dept. of Health to consult with the stakeholders representing persons with adult-
onset disabilities to develop a plan for use of fund monies.
Effective July 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 39:100.62)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the original
bill:
1. Authorize use of fund monies to provide Medicaid home and community-based services
for persons with adult-onset disabilities.
2. Change the requirement that the La. Dept. of Health consult with the Developmental
Disabilities Council to develop a plan for use of fund monies to consultation with
stakeholders representing persons with adult-onset disabilities.
3. Make technical changes.