The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Curry Lann.
DIGEST
SB 39 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Boudreaux
Proposed law establishes the Community Options Waiver 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% of 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 million
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, 2023.
(Adds R.S. 39:100.62)