Chapter Chapter 1. General Provisions

A. Pursuant to Act 501 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2023, the Medicaid Program shall provide reimbursement to inpatient hospitals for rapid whole genome sequencing testing of a Medicaid enrolled in…

A. Any person found guilty of the crime of deception relating to certification of an SEB as provided in R.S. 51:944 will be discharged from the program and will not be eligible to reapply under the business name involved in the deception or any business with which such individual…

A. In accordance with §627.435(e), (f), and (i) of the federal regulations some costs associated with JTPA are not considered as necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient administration of the program. These include: 1. costs of fines and penalties resulting from violatio…

A. No new license shall be issued to any individual whose prior license has been revoked until the expiration of at least two years, and then only upon a proper showing that the reasons for the revocation have been corrected, that all other requirements for a license have been me…

A. The administrative law judge may take such additional testimony as he deems necessary for a fair determination of the issues upon notice to all parties to the appeal as provided in

A. The terms and conditions of each loan, except as required under this rule, shall be determined by the lender and the borrower, but are subject to LAFA approval prior to acceptance of the offer. B. Each loan must be secured by a promissory note (the loan note) in the full princ…

A. No representation or suggestion that an article is guaranteed under the State Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act shall be made in labeling.

A. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) will become involved in the transition planning process for students with disabilities as early as possible to ensure that students' transition needs are met in a timely manner. LRS involvement in the transition process will provide for …

A. Effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2025, gene therapies for sickle cell disease administered during an inpatient stay shall be reimbursed outside of the per diem rate for the inpatient stay. Claims for gene therapies for sickle cell disease shall be reimbursed …

A. Any fees or profits earned by the SDA grant recipient or subrecipients must be consistent with §627.420(e)(3) of the federal regulations.

A. All applicants, licensees, permittees, and persons required to be found suitable shall utilize and complete, as applicable, the most recent version of the following forms. 1. Riverboat a. Level I, Part A, Suitability Gaming Application, DPSSP 6616, including, but not limited t…

A. Hearings prescribed in Section 637 of the Act shall be private and informal.

A. Seed Dealer's License. The annual fee for a seed dealer’s license shall be $150. The seed dealer’s license shall be renewed annually, and is based on the fiscal year July 1 through June 30. B. Laboratory and Sampling Fees. The following laboratory and sampling fees shall be ap…

A. Options for Closure. An individual's case can be closed at any time in the vocational rehabilitation process when it has been determined that: 1. the individual is not available for services; 2. the individual is ineligible; 3. appropriate planned services, expenditures and re…

A. Parties to an appeal, with consent of the administrative law judge, may jointly stipulate the facts, in advance, in writing, or at the hearing. The administrative law judge may decide the appeal on the basis of the stipulation or, if he deems necessary, he may hold a hearing a…

A. Funds obligated for any program year may be expended by each recipient or service delivery area grant recipient during that program year and the two succeeding program years with the following exceptions. 1. Title II-A and Title II-C―Reallotment and Reallocation Policy a. For …

A. All oil tendered to any transportation system shall be gauged and tested for B.S. and W. and temperature. For each and every transfer of oil from the lease tanks, the number of the on-seal and off-seal observed temperature, and the percent of B.S. and W. shall be recorded on e…

A. Qualifying Criteria. Reimbursement of psychiatric services (including substance use treatment) provided by acute care general hospitals, long-term acute hospitals, children’s hospitals, and rehabilitation hospitals is allowable only for psychiatric services provided in distinc…

A. Effective July 1, 2012, the department shall implement mandatory cost reporting requirements for providers of home health services. The cost reports will be used to verify expenditures and to support rate setting for the services rendered to Medicaid recipients. B. Each home h…

A. Application Fee 1. Each borrower must pay an application fee to cover LAFA's cost of processing the loan application. The application fee is non-refundable. 2. The application fee shall be paid by the borrower to the lender and transmitted to LAFA by the lender when the offer …

A. In the event of the failure of any respondent to answer or otherwise appear within the time allowed, and provided that the foregoing rules as to service have been complied with, the respondent or respondents so failing to answer or otherwise plead to or to appear, shall be dee…

A. Compensation for the use of buildings, capital improvements, and equipment through use allowances or depreciation is allowable. Use allowances are the means of providing compensation in lieu of depreciation or other equivalent costs. However, a combination of the two methods m…

A. The administrative law judge shall render a decision as soon as reasonably possible on all issues involved. This decision will be in writing and will contain a statement of the facts found, the reasons therefor, and the conclusion reached. Copies of the administrative law judg…

A. Quantities of oil shall be computed from correctly compiled tank tables and no deduction shall be taken therefrom. Corrections shall be made for temperature to the basis of 60 degrees F in accordance with Table 6 in ASTM Designation: D 1250-IP Designation: 200. The full per ce…

A. Applicant Contract Date:______ 1. This contract is entered into by and between , hereinafter referred to as the applicant and, hereinafter referred to as the Employment Service. 2. Should applicant accept employment with an employer or subsidiary to which the employment servic…

A. Loan applicants (i.e., borrowers) will initially apply for a loan to a participating lender and must be approved by the lender. Borrowers must meet all eligibility criteria established by these regulations and by individual lenders for conventional agricultural loans. B. After…

A. Hearing held pursuant to these rules and regulations shall be conducted by the board, or by its designated hearing officer, in accordance with the rules and procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. 1. The chairman of the board or the vi…

A. Statements presented at such hearings shall be confined to matters relevant to the contemplated proceeding. Such statements may be presented by letter or in person by the person to whom the notice was given, or by his representative. In case such person holds a guaranty or und…

A. A regulatory fee of $0.30 for each 100 pounds of agricultural and vegetable seed sold, within this state shall be paid to the commission. The regulatory fee shall be due at the first point of sale in this state. However, the payment of a regulatory fee is not required upon the…

A. Vaccine Administration. The department shall provide coverage for administration of vaccines by a qualified pharmacist when: 1. the pharmacist has been credentialed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to administer medications; and 2. the pharmacist is Medicaid-enrolled.

A. The Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) is obligated to provide for participation in an open meeting via electronic means on an individualized basis by any person with a disability upon request. B. For purposes of this Chapter, a person with a disability is defined as any …

A. Qualifying Criteria. Reimbursement of inpatient psychiatric services (including substance use treatment) provided by freestanding psychiatric hospitals is allowable only if provided in psychiatric hospitals that meet the following criteria: 1. Medicare prospective payment syst…

A. The cost of space in privately or publicly owned buildings used for the benefit of the grant program is allowable subject to the conditions stated below. B. The total cost of space, whether in a privately or publicly owned building may not exceed the rental cost of comparable …

A. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the administrative law judge may, within the time and the manner specified in §109, file an application for appeal to the board. B. Upon receipt thereof, the board may, on the basis of the evidence previously submitted to the administrati…

A. It is the duty of the Commissioner of Conservation, or his agents, to make such changes in the monthly production and proration orders as may appear reasonably necessary for the purposes of safety, conservation, the prevention of waste, or the maintenance of proper gas/oil rat…

A. Qualifying Criteria. Reimbursement of inpatient rehabilitation services provided by freestanding rehabilitation hospitals is allowable only if provided in rehabilitation hospitals that meet the following criteria: 1. Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) exempt rehabilitat…

A. The time or place, or both, appointed in the notice affording opportunity for a hearing under Section 637 of the Act, may be changed, upon request, reasonably made, addressed to the State Health Officer, by the person to whom the notice has been given, or by his representative…

A. PES Contract 1. This agreement entered into this date ___________ between _________________ hereinafter referred to as REGISTER and _______________________ hereinafter referred to as the applicant. Should I accept employment with an employer to which ________________has referr…

A. LAFA may terminate a loan purchase agreement with any lender in any of the following circumstances: 1. lenders failure to pay loan note repayments over to the trustee if such failure continues for a period of five days; 2. lenders failure to observe or perform in any material …

A. The decision of the board shall be final.

A. The recipient reserves the right to monitor the financial and programmatic operations of all service delivery area grant recipients. The service delivery area grant recipients shall comply with the record retention requirements at 20 CFR 627.460.

A. All fees shall be paid before the requested work is performed, as follows. 1. All application fees and fees for inspections, re-inspections, sampling and re-sampling shall be paid at the time the application or request for work is submitted to LDAF, except for those crop kinds…

A. Costs of insurance in connection with the general conduct of activities under the program, including but not limited to workers' compensation insurance, insurance for injuries suffered by participants who are not covered by workers' compensation, personal liability insurance f…

A. When any officer or employee of the department collects a sample of food, drug, cosmetic or device, for examination and investigation under the Act, the sample is collected from a shipment or other lot of the article which is displayed, offered for sale, held, stored or transp…

A. Qualifying Criteria. Reimbursement as a long-term hospital is only allowable for inpatient services provided in hospitals that meet the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) exempt long-term hospital criteria in 42 CFR 412.23(e) and other applicable Medicare guidelines.

A. Private Employment Services Contract 1. This contract is entered into by and between _________________ hereinafter referred to as the applicant and (name of private employment service) hereinafter referred to as the employment service. Acceptance means agreement by applicant w…

A. Property purchased or assumed under the Act must be maintained in an efficient and effective manner and shall not be used for purposes other than the Act. Service delivery area grant recipients shall obtain written approval from the recipient prior to the disposition of proper…