1. 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. 1. that the originating or destination address belongs to a healthcare provider or facility; and
   2. 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.
2. B. Out-of-state NEAT and non-emergency air ambulance services may require additional approval.

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, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 47:1640 (November 2021), amended LR 50:1472 (October 2024).