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LA HB1028
Bill
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Lyons
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AI Summary
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Louisiana Department of Health must establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services at $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile
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Department required to promulgate and adopt rules establishing the new reimbursement rate methodology
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Implementation deadline of October 1, 2026, including filing a Medicaid state plan amendment if necessary
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Adds new subsection R.S. 40:1257.2(C) to existing nonemergency medical transportation services statute
Legislative Description
Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (OR +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)
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Last Action
Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
4/27/2026