Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 37 - INSURANCE Part
Part XIII - Regulations
Chapter 115 - Regulation 90-Payment of Pharmacy and Pharmacist Claims
Section XIII-11501 - Purpose

A. The purpose of Regulation 90 is to implement R.S. 22:250.51-62 relative to the making of the prompt and correct payment for prescription drugs, other products and supplies, and pharmacist services covered under insurance or other contracts that provide for pharmacy benefits. It is the intent of the legislature that payments for covered prescription drugs, other products and supplies, and pharmacist services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies are paid timely. It is also the intent of the legislature that the provisions of this Part shall be interpreted to achieve these ends. Additionally, these statutory provisions establish the intent of the legislature to assure that pharmacists and pharmacies who submit claims for covered prescription drugs, other products and supplies, and pharmacist services are paid timely and payments are based on calculations that reflect nationally recognized pricing references such as average wholesale price and maximum allowable cost.

B. To carry out the intent of the legislature and assure full compliance with the applicable statutory provisions, this regulation sets forth the standards for payment of claims for prescription drugs, pharmaceutical products and pharmacists services on behalf of health insurance issuers including, health maintenance organizations, to pharmacies and pharmacists and supersedes current regulations on uniform claim forms.