La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § XV-25101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-25101 - Purpose

A. Effective July 1, 2014, the Medicaid Program shall provide coverage of family planning services and supplies under the Medicaid state plan, to a new targeted group of individuals who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid. This new optional coverage group may also include individuals receiving family planning services through the section 1115 demonstration waiver, Take Charge Program, if it is determined that they meet the eligibility requirements for the state plan family planning services.

B. The primary goals of family planning services are to:

1. increase access to services which will allow improved reproductive and physical health;

2. improve perinatal outcomes; and

3. reduce the number of unintended pregnancies.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § XV-25101

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 40:1097 (June 2014), amended LR 41:379 (February 2015).

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