LAC 50:III.20501. General Provisions

A. Effective April 1, 2008, the Department implements phase five of LaCHIP as a stand-alone program under the provisions of title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage to uninsured children with family income from 200 percent up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. B. The department retains the oversight and management of this LaCHIP expansion with health care benefits provided through the BAYOU HEALTH Program and behavioral health services provided through the Louisiana behavioral health partnership (LBHP). C. Phase five is a cost-sharing program. Families who are enrolled in phase five of LaCHIP will be responsible for paying premiums.