HB 971·LA·house
MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note)
Signed into LawFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Joe Stagni (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 859.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The law increases the Medicaid encounter rate for independent rural health clinics by $41.50 for fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28, with annual inflation adjustments. It also subjects type‑one and type‑two rural health clinics to a new facility‑need review and requires monthly reporting of clinic activity, pending CMS approval.
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