Senate Bill No. 154, introduced by Senator Cloud, amends and reenacts R.S. 46:460.52, which pertains to the administration of Louisiana's Medicaid managed care program. The bill specifically modifies the language regarding exemptions from the provisions of this part, stating that the provisions shall not apply to any entity contracted with the Louisiana Department of Health to provide fiscal intermediary services in processing claims of any healthcare provider, replacing the previous reference to "health care providers."

The proposed changes are primarily technical in nature, retaining the essence of the existing law while clarifying the language used. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2024.

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