The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 224 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Owen
Proposed law provides for prohibitions and requirements for Medicaid managed care organizations
regarding coverage for nonopioid and opioid prescription drugs.
Proposed law provides for duties of the Louisiana Department of Health regarding nonopioid
education and awareness, collaboration regarding funding opportunities, and assistance to political
subdivision that receive opioid grant awards through opioid settlements.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 46:153.3.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Removes certain requirements requiring the coverage of nonopioid drugs.
2. Removes requirements for the department to support programs that include
strategies, programming, and services to promote opioid alternatives.