House Bill No. by Representative Egan aims to address unauthorized fees charged by healthcare providers for certain treatments under the Medicaid program. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 46:440.3, which stipulates that healthcare providers enrolled in medical assistance programs must accept Medicaid payment as full compensation for covered services related to medication-assisted treatment. Providers are prohibited from charging any additional fees or co-payments unless explicitly authorized by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).

Furthermore, the bill establishes that any violation of these provisions may lead to the termination or exclusion of the healthcare provider from the Medicaid program for a period not exceeding one year, as determined by LDH. This legislation seeks to protect Medicaid recipients from unauthorized financial burdens while ensuring compliance among healthcare providers.