LaCHIP Phase V Compliance Rule Amendments, Proposed
Summary
The Louisiana Department of Health proposes amendments to LAC 50:I.Chapter 205 governing the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) Phase V. The amendments align state rules with federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulation 42 CFR § 457.340(e) regarding twelve-month continuous eligibility and procedures for non-payment of premiums.
What changed
The Louisiana Department of Health proposes amending Chapter 205 of LAC 50:I to bring the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) Phase V into compliance with federal CMS regulation 42 CFR § 457.340(e). The amendments address two key areas: twelve-month continuous eligibility provisions and procedures governing non-payment of premiums.\n\nAffected parties including state health services financing bureaus, county offices, and families enrolled in or applying for LaCHIP should review the proposed changes and submit comments by the April 20, 2026 deadline. The amendments may affect eligibility determination processes and premium collection procedures for the children's health insurance program.
What to do next
- Submit public comments by April 20, 2026
- Contact Tangela Womack at Bureau of Health Services Financing for information
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April 10, 2026 Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program LAC 50:I.Chapter 205
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Apr 10, 2026
- Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program LAC 50:I.Chapter 205
Amends the provisions governing the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) Phase V to comply with Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule [42 CFR § 457.340(e)] for twelve-month continuous eligibility and procedures governing non-payment of premiums.
Contact Information: Tangela Womack, Bureau of Health Services Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030
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April 20, 2026 (Louisiana Register)
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