La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § XXI-1135

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section XXI-1135 - Staffing Requirements

A. F/EAs must maintain sufficient staff to comply with LDH regulations and policies for the self-direction program. The F/EA shall:

1. employ at least one staff member with a bachelor's degree in accounting and five years of applicable experience, or a master's degree in accounting and two years of applicable experience, or a master's degree in accounting and two years of applicable experience;

2. must have on staff a database administer and sufficient programmers to ensure that systems comply with program requirements and are flexible enough to accommodate changes to those requirements; and

3. must designate a project director who will have day-to-day authority to manage the overall operations.

a. The project director will be available to LDH by telephone, e-mail, and video conferencing during regular business hours.

B. In the event LDH determines that the F/EA staffing levels do not conform to the above requirements, LDH shall advise the F/EA in writing and the F/EA shall submit a corrective action plan within five business days. This plan shall describe how the deficiency(ies) will be remedied and is subject to LDH approval.

C. The F/EA shall ensure all staff supporting the self-direction program are not excluded from participating in the Medicaid program by confirming each staff's name and social security number are not included on the Louisiana adverse actions list and Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusions list.

D. Each F/EA shall ensure that staff is available at times which are convenient and responsive to the needs of participants and their families.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § XXI-1135

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, the Office of Aging and Adult Services, and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 491563 (9/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.