1. A. All mental health services must be medically necessary, in accordance with the provisions of LAC 50:I.1101. The medical necessity for services shall be determined by a licensed mental health professional or physician who is acting within the scope of his/her professional license and applicable state law.
2. B. All services must be authorized.

3. C. There shall be recipient involvement throughout the planning and delivery of services.

   1. 1. Services shall be:

      1. a. delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner; and
      2. b. respectful of the individual receiving services.
   2. 2. Services shall be appropriate to individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, and gender identities and other cultural and linguistic groups.

   3. 3. Services shall be appropriate for:

      1. a. age;
      2. b. development; and
      3. c. education.
4. D. Anyone providing mental health services must operate within their license and scope of practice.
5. E. Evidence-based practices require prior approval and fidelity reviews on an ongoing basis as determined necessary by department.
6. F. Services may be provided at a facility, in the community, or in the individual’s place of residence as outlined in the treatment plan. Services may be furnished in a nursing facility only in accordance with policies and procedures issued by the department.

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, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:359 (February 2012), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Behavioral Health, LR 41:378 (February 2015), LR 42:60 (January 2016), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Behavioral Health, LR 44:1014 (June 2018), repromulgated LR 46:952 (July 2020), amended LR 50:983 (July 2024).