For additional provider information, visit www.lamedicaid.com, the Louisiana Medicaid Provider Relations Web site.

Health Standards Section - Licenses health care facilities to operate in the state of Louisiana and certifies these facilities for participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

• Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) License Inquiry Online
• Louisiana Licensing/Regulations
• OTIS - Online Tracking Incident System for Nursing Homes
  

Louisiana Medicaid Provider Support Center (LaMedicaid.com) - Providers can access information ranging from how to enroll as a Medicaid Provider to directions for filling out a claim form.  In addition, providers can have direct contact with the Unisys Field Analyst assigned to their area or find information on Provider training.

Facility Notification System (Form 148) - Electronic Form 148, Notification of Admission, Status Change or Discharge for Facility Care

Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) - Administers the contract and monitors the budget of the Fiscal Intermediary, which is responsible for the payment of claims to providers and the timely and accurate reporting to state and federal personnel and private sector partners.

Medicaid Organizational Chart

Medical Care Advisory Committee - Contributes specialized knowledge and experience to that available within the Medicaid program and provides a two-way channel of communication with the individuals, organizations, and institutions in the community that, with the DHH, receive, provide, and pay for medical care and services.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services - Providers Web site

Newborn Request Form- Hospitals Requests to Add Newborns to Medicaid

Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee - Develops and maintains a prior authorization process with a preferred drug list, makes recommendations for additions and deletions to the preferred drug list and advises the Secretary of the DHH on policy recommendations related to the prudent administration of the Medicaid drug program.

Rate & Audit Review Section - This section develops and administers complex reimbursement systems for several statewide Medicaid programs.  It contracts with CPA consultant firms for the development of rate methodologies and for the audit of Medicaid providers participating in the programs stated above.  It monitors these contracts, reviews and approves the consultants' audits, desk reviews, and audit programs, and authorizes payments.