Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part XIII - Home Health Program
Subpart 3 - Medical Equipment, Supplies and Appliances
Chapter 85 - Provider Participation
Section XIII-8503 - Provider Responsibilities

A. Providers shall not initially deliver more than a one month allotment of approved supplies. All subsequently approved supplies must be delivered in increments not to exceed a one month allotment.

B. It is the provider's responsibility to verify that the recipient is Medicaid eligible on the date of service in order for payment to be made. The date of service is the date of delivery, unless the item is delivered through a mail courier service.

C. Providers who make or sell medical equipment, supplies and appliances must provide a warranty which lasts at least one year from the time the item is delivered to the recipient. If, during that year, the item does not work, the manufacturer or dealer must repair or replace the item.

D. Providers who rent medical equipment must provide a full-service warranty covering the authorized period(s) of the rental equipment.

E. Providers must furnish a comparable, alternate device while repairing the recipient's device during a warranty period.

F. For any appliance which requires skill and knowledge to use, the provider must provide appropriate training for the recipient. Documentation of plans for training must be furnished to the prior authorization unit upon request.