La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § XXVII-705

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

Section XXVII-705 - Prior Approval and Scheduling

A. The department or its designee must review and approve or deny the transportation requests, prior to scheduling, for beneficiary eligibility and verification of the following:

1. that the originating or destination address belongs to a healthcare provider or facility; and

2. that a completed certification of ambulance transportation form is received for the date of service and medical necessity has been determined by a licensed medical provider.

B. Out-of-state NEAT and non-emergency air ambulance services may require additional approval.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § XXVII-705

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 471640 (11/1/2021), Amended LR 501472 (10/1/2024).

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