House Resolution No. by Representative Lyons urges the Louisiana Department of Health to permit nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers to serve Medicaid enrollees outside their designated regions when those enrollees require specialized medical transportation services. The resolution highlights the importance of NEMT in facilitating access to essential healthcare services for Medicaid recipients, particularly those with specialized medical needs who may not have local access to appropriate transportation options.

The resolution calls for collaboration among the Louisiana Department of Health, Medicaid managed care organizations, and patient health plans to identify suitable providers for out-of-region NEMT services. It emphasizes that the selection of authorized providers should consider patient acuity and equipment availability, and it grants the Louisiana Department of Health the authority to establish necessary administrative rules to implement these provisions. A copy of the resolution will be sent to relevant officials to ensure awareness and action on this matter.