Louisiana § RS 46:159 - Prohibition of discrimination against podiatric services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:159 — Prohibition of discrimination against podiatric services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:159. Prohibition of discrimination against podiatric services
The office of the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall make available to persons who are eligible for Medicaid benefits under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., inpatient hospital services, outpatient hospital services, prescribed drugs, and all other services incident to professional treatment provided by a licensed podiatrist when the treatment and service is otherwise authorized and included in the Louisiana state plan for medical assistance when provided or prescribed by a physician or any other licensed practitioner of the healing arts, provided that the podiatric health care shall be within the scope of podiatric professional practice as defined by R.S. 37:611 et seq.
Acts 1988, No. 788, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:159
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:159 cover?
Section RS 46:159 ("Prohibition of discrimination against podiatric services") 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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