1. A. The licensed PCS agency is responsible for ensuring that all direct service workers providing EPSDT PCS meet all training requirements applicable under state law and regulations. The direct service worker must successfully complete the applicable examination for certification for PCS. Documentation of the direct service worker’s completion of all applicable requirements shall be maintained by the EPSDT PCS provider.

2. B. The agency shall use an electronic visit verification (EVV) system for time and attendance tracking and billing for EPSDT PCS.

   1. 1. EPSDT PCS providers identified by BHSF shall use:

      1. a. the (EVV) system designated by the department; or

      2. b. an alternate system that:

         1. i. has successfully passed the data integration process to connect to the designated EVV system; and
         2. ii. is approved by the department.

   2. 2. Reimbursement for services may be withheld or denied if an EPSDT PCS provider:

      1. a. fails to use the EVV system; or
      2. b. uses the system not in compliance with Medicaid’s policies and procedures for EVV.

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 21:947 (September 1995), repromulgated for LAC codification, LR 29:178 (February 2003), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 45:907 (July 2019).