The House Resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study and develop additional rules regarding single broker nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services. This follows the provisions of Act No. 638 from the 2022 Regular Session, which outlines the requirements and limitations of NEMT services for Medicaid beneficiaries. The resolution highlights the complexity of the current NEMT system, which involves multiple health plans and varying processes for trip authorization and claims, indicating that a single provider may not adequately address the state's needs.

The resolution mandates that the Department of Health report its findings to the House Committee on Health and Welfare by September 8, 2023. The report should cover various aspects of the NEMT system, including performance comparisons between single and multiple broker systems, trip guarantees, financial metrics, compliance penalties, and oversight mechanisms. Additionally, it will address issues related to passenger transportation choices, driver responsiveness, and the use of MediRoutes NEMT software, among other topics. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health for action.