LAC 50:XXVII.705. Prior Approval and Scheduling

A. The department or its designee must 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; and 2. that a completed certification of ambulance transportation form is received for the date of service and medical necessity has been determined by a licensed medical provider. B. Out-of-state NEAT and non-emergency air ambulance services may require additional approval.