This bill amends existing law regarding the fees charged by the Louisiana Department of Health in parish health units for certain healthcare services. It increases the maximum administrative fees for childhood vaccinations and international immunizations from a flat rate to a cap of fifty dollars. Specifically, the bill sets the administrative fee for childhood vaccinations at "not to exceed fifty dollars" and for international immunizations at "not to exceed fifty dollars," while also requiring patients to cover the current costs of specific vaccines. Additionally, the clinic service copayment fee is adjusted to "not to exceed twenty-five dollars" per service, with a maximum total of fifty dollars per visit.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that allows the department to publish current fee schedules through rulemaking in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. It mandates that these fee schedules be posted in each parish health unit and on the department's website, ensuring transparency regarding the costs of services provided. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB655 Original: 40:36(A)
HB655 Engrossed: 40:36(A)
HB655 Enrolled: 40:36(A)
HB655 Act 314: 40:36(A)