la-202610-e1053fbacd: Capital Area Human Services District

Department of Health Office of the Secretary Capital Area Human Services District(LAC 48:I.Chapter 27) The Department of Health, Office of the Secretary propose to repeal LAC 48:I.Chapter 27 in the Medical Assistance Program as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. The Department of Health, Office of the Secretary propose to repeal the provisions governing the Capital Area Human Services District in LAC 48:I. Chapter 27. This is being done in accordance with Act 192 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session and EXO JML 25-38, which require the department to review rules to ensure they are necessary and consistent with departmental guidelines. The proposed Rule text below has been drafted utilizing plain language principles to ensure clarity and accessibility for all users. It has also been reviewed and tested for compliance with web accessibility standards. Title 48 PUBLIC HEALTH—GENERAL Part I. General Administration Subpart 1. General Chapter 27.Capital Area Human Services District §2701.Introduction Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:948 (May 1998), amended LR 25:666 (April 1999), LR 28:1593 (July 2002), LR 29:1092 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2703.Purpose and General Agreement Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:948 (May 1998), amended LR 25:666 (April 1999), LR 28:1593 (July 2002), LR 29:1092 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2705.Designation of Liaisons Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:949 (May 1998), amended LR 25:667 (April 1999), LR 28:1593 (July 2002), LR 29:1093 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2709.Services to be Delivered Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:949 (May 1998), amended LR 25:667 (April 1999), LR 28:1593 (July 2002), LR 29:1093 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2711.Responsibilities of Each Party Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:949 (May 1998), amended LR 25:667 (April 1999), LR 28:1593 (July 2002), LR 29:1093 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2713.Reallocation of Resources/Staff and Financial Agreements Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:950 (May 1998), amended LR 25:668 (April 1999), LR 28:1595 (July 2002), LR 29:1095 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2715.Joint Training and Meetings Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:950 (May 1998), amended LR 25:669 (April 1999), LR 28:1595 (July 2002), LR 29:1095 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2717.Special Provisions Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:950 (May 1998), amended LR 25:669 (April 1999), LR 28:1596 (July 2002), LR 29:1095 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: §2719.Renewal/Termination Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE:Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2661. HISTORICAL NOTE:Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:951 (May 1998), amended LR 25:669 (April 1999), LR 28:1596 (July 2002), LR 29:1096 (July 2003), repealed by the Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, LR 53: Family Impact Statement In compliance with Act 1183 of the 1999 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the impact of this proposed Rule on the family has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on family functioning, stability and autonomy as described in R.S. 49:972. Poverty Impact Statement In compliance with Act 854 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the poverty impact of this proposed Rule has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on child, individual, or family poverty in relation to individual or community asset development as described in R.S. 49:973. Small Business Analysis In compliance with the Small Business Protection Act, the economic impact of this proposed Rule on small businesses has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on small businesses. Provider Impact Statement In compliance with House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 170 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the provider impact of this proposed Rule has been considered. It is anticipated that this proposed Rule will have no impact on the staffing level requirements or qualifications required to provide the same level of service, no direct or indirect cost to the provider to provide the same level of service, and will have no impact on the provider’s ability to provide the same level of service as described in HCR 170. Public Comments Interested persons may submit written comments to Jackie Cummings, Bureau of Health Services Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030. Ms. Cummings is responsible for responding to inquiries regarding this proposed Rule. The deadline for submitting written comments is November 19, 2026. Public Hearing Interested persons may submit a written request to conduct a public hearing by U.S. mail to the Office of the Secretary ATTN: LDH Rulemaking Coordinator, Post Office Box 629, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629; however, such request must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026. If the criteria set forth in R.S. 49:961(B)(1) are satisfied, LDH will conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on November 24, 2026, in Room 118 of the Bienville Building, which is located at 628 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA. To confirm whether a public hearing will be held, interested persons should first call Allen Enger at (225) 342-1342 after November 9, 2026. If a public hearing is to be held, all interested persons are invited to attend and present data, views, comments, or arguments, orally or in writing. Bruce D. Greenstein Secretary FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RULE TITLE: Capital Area Human Services District I.ESTIMATED IMPLEMENTATION COSTS (SAVINGS) TO STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed rule will not have a fiscal impact to the state, except $462 SGF for the state's share of the administrative expense of promulgation of the proposed rule and final rule in FY 26-27. This proposed rule repeals the provisions governing the Capital Area Human Services District in LAC 48:I. Chapter 27. This is done in accordance with Act 192 of the 2024 Regular Session and Executive Order JML 25-38, which requires the department to review rules to ensure they are necessary and consistent with departmental guidelines. II.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed rule will have no fiscal impact on revenue collections other than $461 for the federal share of the administrative cost of promulgation of the proposed rule and final rule in FY 26-27. III.ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTRED PERSONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary) It is anticipated that implementation of this proposed rule will not impact estimated costs and/or economic benefits of directly affected persons, small businesses, or non-governmental groups. IV.ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary) This proposed rule has no known effect on competition and employment. Seth GoldPatrice Thomas Medicaid DirectorDeputy Fiscal Officer 2610#035Legislative Fiscal Office