DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 40 Original 2022 Regular Session Turner
Urges and requests the La. Department of Health (LDH) to determine the actual costs of providing
nursing services in the NOW Waiver program, the ROW Waiver program, and to residents of
intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Requests
that LDH study potential means for increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing services
paid to providers in those programs and facilities.
Requires LDH to submit its findings in the form of a report to the House Committee on
Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Finance, the legislative committees on health and welfare,
and the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee no later than 60 days prior to the convening of the 2023
R.S.