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LA HB198
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Echols
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AI Summary
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Establishes Medicaid reimbursement for gastroenterology procedures at ambulatory surgery centers at a minimum of 100% of the Medicare rate
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Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to update these reimbursement rates annually to align with Medicare rate adjustments
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Directs LDH to file a Medicaid state plan amendment and take all necessary implementation actions by October 1, 2026
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Authorizes LDH to promulgate rules and regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the new reimbursement requirements
Legislative Description
Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures
HEALTH
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026