LAC 48:VII.905. Definitions

A. The following definitions shall apply to the OADA urine drug screening co-payment for patient billing: Dependent—all persons dependent on the household income as accepted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for federal income tax purposes. In case of a minor not claimed as a dependent for income tax purposes, the parents are still responsible for payment. Family—the basic family unit consisting of one or more adults and children, if any, related by blood, marriage, adoption or residing in the same household. Gross Income—income as determined under Title XIX, Medicaid, guidelines. Gross income shall be rounded down to the nearest $1,000. Responsible Person—the patient's parent(s) or guardian if the patient is under the age of 18, unless someone else claims the patient as a dependent, in which case it is that person. If the patient is 18 years of age or older, the patient is responsible for his/her co-payment based on his/her gross family income and allowable deductions, unless claimed as a dependent in which case the claimant becomes responsible for the fee based on the claimant's family income.