§977.7.  Enrollment process

The department shall use the same simplified enrollment processes and application form that are used for the Louisiana Medicaid program and LaCHIP.  In addition, the department may also:

(1)  Provide a secure system and authorize an application to be submitted by electronic transmission via the Internet.

(2)  Make presumptive eligibility determinations for children as provided by federal guidelines.

(3)  Contract with local entities throughout the state to assist with outreach and enrollment activities.

Acts 2007, No. 407, §1, eff. July 10, 2007.