DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 419 Re-Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Travis Johnson
Abstract: Provides Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance abuse services via the
Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.
Proposed law requires Medicaid to provide coverage for mental health and substance abuse services
delivered through evidence-based, integrated behavioral healthcare models, such as the Psychiatric
Collaborative Care Model.
Proposed law requires any medical necessity determinations made for a recipient of Medicaid
services to comply with the provisions set forth in present law and the rules promulgated by the La.
Dept. of Health.
Proposed law defines "Medicaid", "mental health or substance abuse services", and "Psychiatric
Collaborative Care Model".
Effective when an Act of the La. Legislature containing a specific appropriation of monies for the
implementation of the provisions of the proposed law becomes effective.
(Adds R.S. 40:1259.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Make technical corrections.
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the engrossed
bill:
1. Provide the bill becomes effective when an Act of the legislature containing a specific
appropriation of monies for the implementation of proposed law becomes effective.