Louisiana § RS 40:2009.45 - Personal needs allowance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2009.45 — Personal needs allowance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2009.45. Personal needs allowance
A. The Louisiana Department of Health shall set the monthly personal needs allowance for an institutionalized individual to an amount not less than fifty dollars and the monthly personal needs allowance for an institutionalized couple to an amount not less than one hundred dollars.
B. The Louisiana Department of Health may submit a waiver or a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in order to secure federal financial participation for the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2025, No. 259, §1, eff. June 11, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2009.45
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2009.45 cover?
Section RS 40:2009.45 ("Personal needs allowance") 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 40:2009.45?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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