Healthcare (Children's Health)

This bill asks the Louisiana Department of Health to raise the monthly Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps and related supplies from $80 to at least $140. The change is intended to encourage more providers to participate in the program and ensure that mothers have better access to quality equipment, particularly those who work or face logistical challenges. By aligning the rate with the national average seen in other states, the resolution aims to support breastfeeding and potentially improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The Department of Health is urged to implement this increase through standard administrative processes while remaining compliant with federal Medicaid rules.