RS 2722 - Intergovernmental transfer program
A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall, as soon as practicable, have prepared for submission an application to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the implementation of an intergovernmental transfer program. The application shall be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, United States Department of Health and Human Services by the department on a date to be determined by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget based on the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Transfer Subcommittee established pursuant to R.S. 46:2692(A)(2). The application shall facilitate a single provider organization as may be requested by the local school boards only if such facilitation is allowed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must approve the cost allocation plan and methodology, time study frequency, and state match certification concepts prior to the drawing of any federal funds.
B. Subject to such recommendations and approval, the department shall make application to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the implementation of an intergovernmental transfer program. The application shall include a detailed explanation of the department's plan to utilize the plan funds for the reimbursement of Medicaid school-based services and administrative claiming as allowed by law.
C. The Louisiana Department of Health is hereby authorized to adopt such rules as are necessary to conduct the intergovernmental transfer program in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 2001, No. 776, §1, eff. June 26, 2001; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.