House Resolution No. by Representative Lyons urges the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in implementing nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services through the state Medicaid program. The resolution emphasizes that LDH must establish rules and regulations for these services, ensuring that transportation network companies do not provide NEMT services until they demonstrate compliance with LDH's requirements. Additionally, the resolution highlights that the rules promulgated by LDH do not need to align with the Medicaid Services Manual, which could impact the consistency and efficacy of the services provided.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for LDH to provide adequate notice to credentialed NEMT providers as part of its compliance with the APA. This compliance is essential for the effective implementation of the proposed legislation and ensures that the necessary administrative procedures are followed. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to facilitate this process.