Louisiana 2014 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB688

Introduced
3/10/14  
Introduced
3/10/14  
Refer
3/10/14  

Caption

Provides requirements relative to primary care case management within the Medicaid managed care program (OR See Note)

Impact

If enacted, HB 688 will ensure that primary care case management is a permanent fixture within the state's Medicaid program. This is significant because it formalizes and secures a structured approach to healthcare management for low-income residents that rely on Medicaid. By doing so, it aims to improve patient outcomes through better coordination of care, particularly for those who might otherwise face barriers in accessing consistent and coherent healthcare services.

Summary

House Bill 688 focuses on establishing requirements for the primary care case management program within Louisiana's Medicaid managed care framework. This bill mandates that the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) maintain a primary care case management program as long as it operates a Medicaid managed care program. Additionally, the bill specifies that DHH must provide all primary care case management options to Medicaid enrollees at any time they are eligible to enroll in the managed care program, thus enhancing accessibility.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding House Bill 688 appears to be supportive among healthcare advocates and stakeholders who prioritize the enhancement of Medicaid services. Proponents believe that having a robust primary care case management system will greatly benefit Medicaid enrollees by simplifying the navigation of healthcare services and potentially leading to better health outcomes. However, there might also be concerns regarding the implementation and resource allocation needed by DHH to uphold these requirements effectively.

Contention

While there is support for HB 688, discussions may emerge around the adequacy of funding and resources necessary for DHH to successfully enforce and maintain the primary care case management program. Stakeholders might voice apprehensions over whether the state has the capacity to fulfill the requirements set forth by the bill, particularly as it relates to ensuring that all Medicaid enrollees have access to these essential services. Thus, the efficiency of resource management and program enforcement remains a potential point of contention.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SB487

Provides for certain requirements regarding a Medicaid managed care program. (8/1/14)

LA HB492

Provides for an independent claims review process within the Medicaid managed care program (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB762

Provides relative to referrals of certain Medicaid enrollees for mental health counseling or treatment by managed care providers

LA HB392

Provides relative to continuity of care for newborns enrolled in Medicaid managed care (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA HB309

Provides for cost containment, cost sharing, and long term services and supports in the Medicaid managed care program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

LA SB185

Provides relative to Medicaid and certain managed health care organizations providing health care services to Medicaid beneficiaries. (1/1/14) (RR1 See Note)

LA HB485

Establishes the Medicaid Managed Care Authority as a policymaking and oversight body for the Medicaid managed care program (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB270

Provides relative to filing of Medicaid claims (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA SB493

Provides for prohibitions within a Medicaid managed care program. (8/1/14)

LA HB571

Provides relative to contracts for managed long term supports and services within the Medicaid program (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

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