LAC 50:XXVII.503. Prior Approval and Scheduling

A. The department or its designee will review and approve or deny the transportation requests, prior to scheduling, for beneficiary eligibility and verification of the following: 1. that the originating or destination address belongs to a healthcare provider or facility; or 2. that the service is a prior authorized Medicaid covered service performed in the community. B. Elevated level of care wheelchair services require verification of medical necessity through an additional prior approval.