1. A. Federally qualified health centers must comply with the applicable licensure, accreditation and program participation standards for all services rendered. If a FQHC wishes to initiate participation, it shall be responsible for meeting all of the enrollment criteria of the program. The FQHC provider shall:

   1. 1. maintain an acceptable fiscal record keeping system that readily distinguishes one type of service from another type of service that may be provided;
   2. 2. retain all records necessary to fully disclose the extent of services provided to beneficiaries for five years from the date of service and furnish such records, and any payments claimed for providing such services, to the Medicaid Program upon request; and
   3. 3. abide by and adhere to all federal and state regulations and policy manuals.
2. B. If a FQHC receives approval for a satellite site, the satellite site must enter into a separate provider agreement and obtain its own Medicaid provider number.

Authority Note

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

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 30:2328 (October 2004), repromulgated LR 30:2488 (November 2004), amended LR 32:1901 (October 2006), amended LR 37:2630 (September 2011), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 44:1253 (July 2018), LR 47:47 (January 2021).