MEDICAID: Provides relative to third-party liability requirements arising for prior authorizations and state claim inquiries

This bill updates Louisiana law to clarify how private insurance companies must handle claims for Medicaid patients. It requires insurers to accept prior authorizations given by the state Medicaid program as valid for their own coverage. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurers respond to state payment inquiries within sixty days and prohibits them from denying claims based on late submission, incorrect forms, or missing paperwork at the time of service. These rules specifically protect Medicaid beneficiaries and the state from unfair claim denials by third-party payers.