House Bill No. by Representative Davis aims to enhance the provision of specialized behavioral health services through the Louisiana Medicaid managed care system. The bill mandates the Louisiana Department of Health to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to procure a contract with a statewide Medicaid managed care organization or another entity. This organization will be responsible for administering a specialty plan that includes comprehensive integrated health services for individuals with behavioral or substance use health needs. The RFP must be issued by January 1, 2025, and the selected organization is expected to begin providing services by January 1, 2026.

The new legal language introduced in this bill establishes a clear timeline and framework for the implementation of these specialized services, ensuring that individuals in need receive timely and effective care. The focus on a statewide delivery system aims to streamline access to behavioral health services for Medicaid recipients across Louisiana.