1. A. Each client must have the services which are required to meet his needs including emergency and other health care. If the service is not provided directly, there must be a written agreement with an outside resource. The written agreement for hospital transfers must be with hospitals within close proximity and must provide for prompt transfer of clients.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and CFR 483.410(d), 483.410(d)(1)-483.410(d)(2)(ii) and 483.440(b)(1)-483.440(b)(5)(ii).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 13:578 (October 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 25:688 (April 1999), repromulgated LR 31:2235 (September 2005).