DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 859 Original 2024 Regular Session Davis
Abstract: Requires the La. Dept. of Health to seek proposals to provide specialized behavioral
health services from a Medicaid managed care organization.
Proposed law requires the La. Dept. of Health to issue a request for proposals for a Medicaid
managed care organization to provide behavioral health services on or before Jan. 1, 2025.
Proposed law requires the selected managed care organization to provide services on or before Jan.
1, 2026.
(Adds R.S. 28:311)