Louisiana § RS 40:1221.1 - Remote patient monitoring; medical assistance program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1221.1 — Remote patient monitoring; medical assistance program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1221.1. Remote patient monitoring; medical assistance program
A. Remote patient monitoring services as provided for in the Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law, R.S. 40:1227.1 et seq., shall be a covered service in the medical assistance program.
B. A one-time telehealth installation and training reimbursement to the telehealth provider from Medicaid for remote patient monitoring services may also be reimbursed at a maximum of two installation and training reimbursements per calendar year.
C. No geographic restrictions shall be placed on the delivery of remote patient monitoring services in the home setting other than requiring that the patient reside within this state.
D. For the purposes of this Section, "medical assistance program" means the medical assistance program provided for in Title XIX of the Social Security Act as administered by the Louisiana Department of Health.
E. The Louisiana Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary for the implementation of the "Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law", and the provisions of this Part shall be applicable only upon either a specific appropriation or funds made available by the Louisiana Department of Health for the implementation of the "Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law".
Acts 2024, No. 749, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1221.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1221.1 cover?
Section RS 40:1221.1 ("Remote patient monitoring; medical assistance 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.
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