La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-5903

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-5903 - Reference Material
A. Table I CSHS Medical Category

CSHS Medical Category

Treatment Phase

Number

1=High Cost - Active treatment/Medically Fragile/Surgery

5=Moderate Cost-Routine treatment/ Medically stable

10=Least Cost-Follow-up/Observation

1. Arthritis

Active treatment/Medically fragile/surgery

Active treatment/Medically stable

Inactive - Remission

1

5

10

2. Audiology

Diagnosis Testing

Audiology Appliances and Molds

Follow-up

5

5

10

3. Cardiology

Surgery/Hospitalization

Diagnostic Tests(inpatient)

Active treatment/Medically stable

Observation (includes routine clinic test)

1

1

5

10

4. Cleft Palate And/Or Lip

Surgery/Hospitalization

Orthodontic Treatment

Routine treatment/Medically stable

Follow-up/Observation (No surgery or orthodontia anticipated)

1

1

5

10

5. Cystic Fibrosis

Treatment

1

6. Nephrology

Active treatment/Medically fragile

Routine treatment/medically stable

Inactive -Remission

1

5

10

7. Neurology

Hospitalization/Active treatment/Medically fragile

Routine treatment/Medically stable

Inactive - Remission

1

5

10

8. Neurosurgery

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment/Medically fragile

Routine treatment /Medically stable

Follow-up (No surgery or therapy anticipated)

1

1

5

10

9. Ophthalmology

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment

Follow-up (No medication or treatment

anticipated)

1

5

10

10. Orthopedic

Amputee

Cerebral Palsy

Hand

Scoliosis

Spinal Cord

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment/Wheelchair/Bracing

Active treatment (No bracing)

Follow-up (No surgery or treatment

anticipated)

1

1

5

10

11. Otology

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment

Follow-up (No surgery or treatment

anticipated)

1

5

10

12. Reconstructive Surgery

(Other Than Cleft Lip And Palate)

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment/Therapy

Follow-up (No surgery or therapy

anticipated)

1

5

10

16. Urology

Surgery/Hospitalization

Active treatment /Medically fragile

Active treatment /Medically stable

Follow-up (No surgery or hospitalization

anticipated)

1

1

5

10

If a child has multiple conditions in mixed levels of activity, the lowest value shall be chosen.

If two or more children in a family are applying for services, each child will be considered separately for medical eligibility.

B. Exhibit I

PATIENT'S NAME:__________________ PID Number ___________

DOB:__________________

CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES

FAMILY INCOME AND RESOURCE WORKSHEET

Please fill out this form. You are responsible for its accuracy. A social services worker or Eligibility Determination Examiner will review the form with you and determine your eligibility for CSHS. CSHS requires eligibility to be determined when your child is a new patient, on an annual basis and when a major expenditure is anticipated.

FAMILY INCOME

Person(s) Employed Yes No Total Monthly For CSHS Staff

Gross Income Use Only

Father _____ _____ $_____________ ______________

Mother _____ _____ $_____________ ______________

Other _____ _____ $_____________ ______________

Sources of Other Income:

A.F.D.C.____ _____ _____________ ______________

S.S.I. ____ _____ _____________ ______________

Refugee Cash Assistance

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Social Security

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Veterans Benefits

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Pension or Retirement

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Unemployment Benefits

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Workman's Compensation

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Child Support ____ _____ _____________ ______________

Military Family Allotment

____ _____ _____________ ______________

Alimony ____ _____ _____________ ______________

Interest and Dividends from ______________

Savings, Stocks, Bonds, etc.

____ _____ _____________ ______________

TOTAL FAMILY INCOME $_____________ $_____________

Less Deductions:

Child support payments for children

Living outside of your home $_____________ $_____________

Yearly medical insurance premiums _____________ _____________

Medical payments other than insurance

reimbursement for 12 months _____________ _____________

TOTAL DEDUCTIONS $_____________ $ ____________

-----------------------------------------------------FOR CSHS STAFF USE-------------------------------------

Total Family Income $______________________

Less Total Deductions (-)_____________________

Adjusted Family Income $______________________

Less Size of Family (-)_____________________

Plus Medical Category Number (+)_____________________

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION VALUE ____________________

Income Eligible Yes ______ NO_______

FAMILY RESOURCE

FOR CSHS

Savings Accounts Yes No Value or Equity STAFF USE ONLY

Individual ____ _____ $_____________ ________________

Joint ____ _____ _____________ ________________

Both ____ _____ _____________ ________________

________________

Promissory Note ____ _____ _____________ ________________

________________

Time Deposit ________________

(i.e., certificate of deposit)

____ _____ _____________ ____ _______________________

Family-held Mortgage ____ _____ ___________ ___________

Mutual Fund Shares ____ _____ _____________ ___________

Municipal, Corporate and/or _________________

Government Bonds/stocks ____ _____ ___________ ___________

Property (other than home) ____ ____ _________ __________

Share in Estate(undivided estate) _________________

(when in control of family) ____ _____ ________ _________

Trust (have access to trust) ____ _____ __________ _________

Mineral Rights ____ _____ ____________ _____________

Vehicles (other than 2 family cars) ___ ____ _______ _______

(Description include boats, campers, motor homes, motorcycles, 4 wheelers)

Settlements (structured or lump sum) or winnings

____ _____ _____________ _________________

Crops in Storage ____ _____ ____________ ______________

IRA (when other retirement benefits are available)

____ _____ ____________ _________________

Keogh (same as above) ____ _____ __________ _____________

-------------------------FOR CSHS STAFF USE ONLY------------------------

Total Family Resources $ ________________________

Less Resource Allowance (-)

Total Adjusted Resource $_________________________

Resource Eligible Yes ______ No_______

The information I have given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that verification of income and/or resources may be requested.

I understand that my application will be reviewed for eligibility purposes and that I have the right to appeal if my child is denied acceptance or if I feel my civil rights have been violated.

If verification of family income and resources are requested, the requested items must be returned within fifteen (15) days of this date to the CSHS Regional Office or the case will be closed and services terminated.

I agree to notify the CSHS Regional Office of any lawsuit filed on behalf of the applicant pertaining to his disability and for which the CSHS is providing medical services. Failure to sign necessary documents (i.e., SSI, Medical Needy, Medicaid, etc,) will cause the patient to be discharged from CSHS.

_____________________________________________________

Parent/Applicant or Appropriate Representative Date Relationship

_____________________________________________________

Witness Date

________________________________________________________

CSHS Eligible ______ CSHS Ineligible _______ Pending _______

______________________________________________________ ___

Reviewed by Title Date

C. EXHIBIT II

ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE BENEFITS

NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY:

ADDRESS OF INSURANCE COMPANY:

NAME OF INSURED:

ADDRESS OF INSURED:

POLICY Number:

I/We,_________________________________________________, am/are the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of

_______________________________, who has been enrolled in CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals.

I/We hereby authorize and direct CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES to prepare and submit claims for the

medical or hospital expense incurred by _________________ to the captioned insurance company.

I/We hereby authorize and direct the said insurance company to honor and recognized this instrument wherein I/we assign, transfer, set over and deliver to the said CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals, as assignee herein, all money, checks, drafts or payments now due and payable to me/us, and to become due and payable to me/us, for the medical care and treatment of

_________________________, under the terms and conditions of the above numbered insurance policy. The insurance company is further directed to forward all such payment directly to CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES at the address indicated on the papers submitting the claim(s).

In witness whereof I/we have executed this assignment at _____________, the __________day of________________, _______.

WITNESSED BY:

_________________________ ___________________________

Signature of insured

_________________________ ___________________________

NOTE: Two witnesses are required who are age 21 or older.

D. EXHIBIT III

INTERVENTION AND SUBROGATION AGREEMENT

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ________________________

BEFORE ME,

a Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified, in and for the Parish of___________________,

State of Louisiana, on this ____________________day of _______________, ____ in the presence of the witnesses hereinafter named and undersigned, personally came and appeared:

WHO DECLARED that they are the parents or guardians of ____________________, who has received and/or is now under medical treatment and care provided by Children's Special Health Services of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals, as the result of accidental injuries sustained by the said child on or about _______________________.

AND THE SAID APPEARERS FURTHER DECLARED that they hereby assign transfer, set over and deliver unto Children's Special Health Services of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals, its successors and assigns, to its proper use and benefit forever, any and all sum or sums now due or owing said assignors, and all claims, demands and cause or causes of action of whatever kind and nature which said assignors had or now have or may have against __________________________________, arising out of or as a result of the accidental injuries sustained by the said child on or about_____________.

This assignment, however, is EXPRESSLY LIMITED to the value of the said medical treatment and care provided, furnished or obtained by Children's Special Health Services of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals on behalf of the said child as the result of accidental injuries sustained by the said child on or about_____________________.

Nothing herein shall prevent the said appearers from presenting claims or claims, if any they had or have or may have against ______________________ for damages in an amount in excess of the assigned value of medical treatment and care described and referred to hereinabove; however, the said appearers do hereby further agree, consent and promise to duly notify Children's Special Health Services of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals of any legal steps, if any, they may have taken or are now taking or may take against the said ____________________________, as a result of the accidental injuries sustained by the said child as described and referred to hereinabove.

APPEARERS FURTHER hereby authorize and direct and empower said Children's Special Health Services of the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals to intervene in any legal cause of action of proceeding that appearers may have taken or are now taking or may take against _________________________ as a result of the accidental injuries sustained by the said child as described and referred to hereinabove, such intervention-power EXPRESSLY LIMITED to the value of the said medical care and treatment.

THUS DONE AND PASSED AS AN AUTHENTIC ACT BEFORE ME,__________________, a Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the Parish of ___________________,

State of Louisiana in the presence of the undersigned witnesses and sworn to by the said appearers ________________and______________this_____day of _________, _____.

APPEARERS:

_________________________

_________________________

WITNESSES: (address)_________________________

___ ________________________(address)______________________

_____________________________ __________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

and (affix seal)

_____________________________ (address)___________________

(address)_______________ _______________________

_____________________________ __________________________

DHH/Secretary

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-5903

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, LR 13:246 (April 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 22:362 (May 1996).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:31.2, and R.S. 40:1299.111-120.