§303. Pre-employment reference letters; prohibition

            A. Notwithstanding any provision of law or administrative rule to the contrary, the Louisiana Department of Health and any managed care entity administering Medicaid behavioral health services shall not require pre-employment reference letters as a condition of provider enrollment, staff credentialing, or the delivery of Medicaid behavioral health services.

            B. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit verification of employment history, licensure status, education, or required work experience through primary source verification.

            Acts 2026, No. 476, §1, eff. May 29, 2026.