1. A. All 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 practitioner or physician who is acting within the scope of his/her professional license and applicable state law.
2. B. All services must be prior authorized. Services which exceed the initial authorization must be approved for re-authorization prior to service delivery.

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 services must operate within their scope of practice license.
5. E. Evidence-based practices require prior approval and fidelity reviews on an ongoing basis as determined necessary by department.
6. F. Services must be delivered in home and community-based settings.

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 and the Office of Behavioral Health, LR 47:1874 (December 2021).