Louisiana § RS 40:1125.21 - Sickle cell patient navigator program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1125.21 — Sickle cell patient navigator program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1125.21. Sickle cell patient navigator program
A. The legislature hereby finds and declares the following:
(1) A large percentage of persons suffering from sickle cell disease in this state are not in specialty care, even though the health consequences of going without such care may be fatal.
(2) Insufficient access to specialty care is a major barrier to overall health care for persons suffering from sickle cell disease.
(3) The purpose of this Section is to provide for a program to increase statewide access to the types of specialty care that are critical to the health and well-being of sickle cell patients.
B. The Sickle Cell Patient Navigator Program, referred to hereafter in this Section as "the program", is hereby established. The program shall operate in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
C. The functions of the program shall include, without limitation, all of the following:
(1) Training of patient navigators to serve as outreach coordinators, coordinators of family educational sessions, and patient case managers.
(2) Establishing and strengthening a continuum of care for each sickle cell patient served by the program and for the families of those patients.
(3) Identifying and contacting sickle cell patients, conducting home visits with patients and their family members, and coordinating patient care.
(4) Facilitating collaboration among healthcare providers that serve sickle cell patients.
(5) Delivering public health education on sickle cell disease and treatment.
D. The Louisiana Department of Health shall administer the program under the direction of the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission placed within the department by the provisions of R.S. 36:259(B)(11).
E. This Section and the Sickle Cell Patient Navigator Program shall not be implemented or operational until monies have been appropriated by the legislature sufficient to fully fund these provisions.
Acts 2015, No. 387, §§1, 2; Acts 2022, No. 623, §5, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 647, §§2, 4B; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1081.8.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1125.21
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1125.21 cover?
Section RS 40:1125.21 ("Sickle cell patient navigator program") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:1125.21?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1125.21" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 40:1125.21 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.