§2120.66. PACE provider restrictions

            A. A PACE provider may provide all of the following services to approved PACE enrollees:

            (1) Home- and community-based services, as defined in R.S. 40:2120.1 et seq., if the PACE provider is in compliance with state licensing laws, rules, and regulations for home- and community-based services providers, unless otherwise exempted pursuant to promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.

            (2) Adult day healthcare facility services, as defined in R.S. 40:2120.41 et seq., if the PACE provider is in compliance with federal and state licensing laws, rules, and regulations for adult day healthcare facility services, unless otherwise exempted pursuant to promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.

            (3) Home health agency services, as defined in R.S. 40:2116.31 et seq., if the PACE provider is in compliance with federal and state licensing laws, rules, and regulations governing home health agencies, unless otherwise exempted pursuant to the promulgated PACE provider licensing regulations.

            B. A PACE organization which has been issued a PACE provider license by the department shall not be required to obtain a separate home- and community-based service provider license, a separate adult day healthcare facility license, or a separate home health agency license in order to provide such services to approved PACE enrollees.

            C. A PACE provider may contract with any of the following:

            (1) A Louisiana-licensed and certified hospital, nursing facility, or hospice agency to arrange or provide hospital, nursing facility, or hospice services to an approved PACE enrollee.

            (2) Other licensed or certified medical or healthcare providers or professionals to provide approved PACE services to an approved PACE enrollee.

            D. A PACE provider shall ensure that all services provided to or arranged for a PACE enrollee are provided by either of the following:

            (1) Individuals who are licensed by, and in good standing with, the appropriate licensing board in this state and who are practicing within the licensed scope of practice.

            (2) Individuals who are certified by, and in good standing with, the appropriate board, authority, or agency in this state and who are acting within the scope of practice or certification.

            E. A PACE provider shall not serve any person who is not an approved PACE enrollee.

            Acts 2024, No. 444, §1, eff. June 3, 2024.