§ 40:2120.66 — PACE provider restrictions

Louisiana § 40:2120.66

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§2120.66. PACE provider restrictions
A. A PACE provider may provide all of the following services to approved
PACE enrollees:
(1) Home- and community-based services, as defined in R.S. 40:2120.1 et
seq., if the PACE provider is in compliance with state licensing laws, rules, and
regulations for home- and community-based services providers, unless otherwise
exempted pursuant to promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.
(2) Adult day healthcare facility services, as defined in R.S. 40:2120.41 et
seq., if the PACE provider is in compliance with federal and state licensing laws,
rules, and regulations for adult day healthcare facility services, unless otherwise
exempted pursuant to promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.
(3) Home health agency services, as defined in R.S. 40:2116.31 et seq., if the
PACE provider is in compliance with federal and state licensing laws, rules, and
regulations governing home health agencies, unless otherwise exempted pursuant to
the promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.
B. A PACE organization which has been issued a PACE provider license by
the department shall not be required to obtain a separate home- and community-based
service provider license, a separate adult day healthcare facility license, or a separate
home health agency license in order to provide such services to approved PACE
enrollees.
C. A PACE provider may contract with any of the following:
(1) A Louisiana-licensed and certified hospital, nursing facility, or hospice
agency to arrange or provide hospital, nursing facility, or hospice services to an
approved PACE enrollee.
(2) Other licensed or certified medical or healthcare providers or
professionals to provide approved PACE services to an approved PACE enrollee.
D. A PACE provider shall ensure that all services provided to or arranged for
a PACE enrollee are provided by either of the following:
(1) Individuals who are licensed by, and in good standing with, the
appropriate licensing board in this state and who are practicing within the licensed
scope of practice.
(2) Individuals who are certified by, and in good standing with, the
appropriate board, authority, or agency in this state and who are acting within the
scope of practice or certification.
E. A PACE provider shall not serve any person who is not an approved
PACE enrollee.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 444, §1, eff. June 3, 2024.