Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part I - Administration
Subpart 3 - Managed Care for Physical and Behavioral Health
Chapter 21 - Dental Benefits Prepaid Ambulatory Health Plan
Section I-2101 - General Provisions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-2101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Effective May 1, 2014, the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing shall adopt provisions to establish a comprehensive system of delivery for dental services covered under the Medicaid Program. The dental benefits plan shall be administered under the authority of a 1915(b) waiver by implementing a prepaid ambulatory health plan (PAHP) which shall be responsible for the necessary operational and administrative functions to ensure adequate service coordination and delivery.

B. All Medicaid beneficiaries will receive dental services administered by a dental benefit plan manager (DBPM).

1. The number of DBPMs shall be no more than required to meet the Medicaid enrollee capacity requirements and ensure choice for Medicaid beneficiaries.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

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